Attention is on the formula for forming the "Bhumjaithai-Opposition government," which has recently gathered 290 government seats. Meanwhile, the "Kla Tham" party's position remains unclear, with a party meeting scheduled for today (19 Feb). The tags are [government formation, Bhumjaithai, Kla Tham, opposition, Thai politics].
The House of Representatives election held on 8 Feb has concluded, with the election results revealing the following outcomes. Tags: [general election, House of Representatives, election results]. The "Bhumjaithai Party" Tags: [Bhumjaithai Party]. secured the highest number of seats at 193 and is moving forward to form the government. Previously, it announced alliances with key partners including. Tags: [government formation, Bhumjaithai, alliances]. the "Pheu Thai Party" Tags: [Pheu Thai Party]. which ranked third with 74 seats, along with Palang Pracharath Party holding 5 seats, the Economic Party with 2 seats, Prachatipat Thai with 2 seats, and smaller parties each holding 1 seat: the New Dimension Party, New Alternative Party, Ruam Jai Thai Party, New Democracy Party, New Party, Thai Sap Thawi Party, and Ruam Palang Prachachon Party. Tags: [political parties, coalition, small parties].
Most recently today (19 Feb), the Thai Sang Thai Party with 2 seats and the New Alternative Party with 1 seat announced their unconditional support to vote for Mr. Anutin as prime minister. Meanwhile, four prospective MPs from the Prachachat Party, except for party leader Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, will declare their stance to vote for Mr. Anutin on 20 Feb. This brings the government's seat count to at least 290. Tags: [Thai Sang Thai Party, New Alternative Party, Prachachat Party, prime minister vote, coalition support].
Regarding the second-ranked party, Tags: [second-ranked party]. the "Prachachon Party" Tags: [Prachachon Party]. which holds 118 seats, has clearly announced it will serve as the opposition and will not seek to form a competing government. Meanwhile, the fifth-ranked party, Tags: [opposition, government formation]. the "Democrat Party" Tags: [Democrat Party]. with 22 seats, party leader Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva stated after the election that the party is ready to be in opposition. However, the party had declared before the election it would not align with the Kla Tham party. Nevertheless, Kla Tham's stance on joining the government remains unclear, raising the possibility that Bhumjaithai might invite the Democrat Party to join the government instead to strengthen stability. Tags: [Democrat Party, opposition, Kla Tham party, government coalition].
Therefore, it is necessary to closely watch another key variable, Tags: [political variables, party positions]. the "Kla Tham Party" Tags: [Kla Tham Party]. which won 58 seats, ranking fourth in the election. Previously, many expected it would join Bhumjaithai to form the government, but current indications may suggest otherwise. Most recently, Tags: [Kla Tham Party, election results, coalition expectations]. "Sergeant Major Thammanat" Tags: [Thammanat Prompao]. a party leader, dropped a bombshell saying the election might be Tags: [election controversy, statements]. "null and void" Tags: [election legitimacy]. due to allegations that the Election Commission's work lacked transparency and may have violated the constitution. Today (19 Feb), Kla Tham party's executive committee meeting is scheduled, so close attention is required to see which direction the party will take. Tags: [election commission, constitutional issues, party meeting].
As of the latest update at 14:45 today (19 Feb), the government and opposition composition according to Thairath Online is as follows. Tags: [government composition, opposition composition, latest update].
