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Coalition bloc eyes backup plan

Rumours of rivals ‘paying’ to form govt

Leaders and other key members of eight coalition parties, led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, centre, arrive for a meeting at Pheu Thai Party headquarters on June 7. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

The eight prospective coalition parties are expected to discuss a contingency plan at a meeting on Thursday if they cannot proceed with the formation of a government, according to Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chantararuangthong.

Asked if Pheu Thai had a backup plan in case the Move Forward Party (MFP) cannot form the government, Mr Prasert said: “If necessary, the issue may be raised at a meeting on June 29, the day the eight-party coalition will…

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