Bangkok: The People's Party has yet to respond to proposals from other political parties, maintaining its stance amidst ongoing political negotiations. The party has confirmed it has not received any official contact from the Pheu Thai Party and has not accepted any proposals.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, spokesman for the People's Party, reiterated the party's conditions for selecting a new prime minister. The party has stated its readiness to initiate a process to select a new prime minister if the acting prime minister fails to dissolve Parliament or if no candidate can secure more than half of the House of Representatives. The People's Party outlined three conditions for a new prime minister: dissolving the House of Representatives within four months to allow MP elections, holding a referendum to draft a new constitution, and ensuring the People's Party remains an opposition force, scrutinizing the new government without participating in the Cabinet.
The People's Party emphasized its commitment to acting as the opposition to any minority government formed under these conditions. It plans to use parliamentary mechanisms, such as the no-confidence motion under Article 151 of the Constitution, to hold the government accountable and prevent any corruption or abuse of power.
Following these declarations, the Bhumjaithai Party reached out to the Prachachon Party executives to discuss details. However, there has been no official communication from the Pheu Thai Party, with information only coming from media interviews with its leaders.
The People's Party remains open to proposals but insists that any party willing to accept its conditions must make a clear public statement and engage in formal discussions. Decision-making within the People's Party will proceed only after official statements and discussions with parties ready to accept its conditions.
The People's Party reiterated its commitment to the principles and promises made to the electorate, emphasizing its intention to move towards a new election promptly. The party acknowledges the trust placed in it by voters, which resulted in 143 MPs in the House of Representatives, and assures that it will not compromise on its principles or promises to the people.