Eleven parties agree to form government, with Srettha as PM

Pheu Thai party leader Cholnan Srikaew announced today (Monday) a coalition of 11 parties, to form a new government for Thailand, commanding a total of 314 seats in the House of Representatives.

Pheu Thai is taking eight ministerial and nine deputy ministerial portfolios, including Prime Minister.

In a joint statement by the 11 parties, the coalition has agreed to nominate former real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin as their sole candidate for prime minister when parliament meets tomorrow.

They also agreed not to touch the lèse majesté law and that the coalition will not include the Move Forward party.

The remaining cabinet seats will be shared between Bhumjaithai (4 ministers and deputies), Palang Pracharath (2 ministers and 2 deputies), United Thai Nation (2 ministers and 2 deputies). Chartthaipattana and Prachachat will each get one ministerial portfolio.

The remaining smaller…