However, sources say core Pheu Thai members cannot allow this to happen because they realise that this would severely damage the party’s image.
Few choices
Pheu Thai also risks being wiped out in the next election if it makes an about-face and joins Palang Pracharath, Bhumjaithai and United Thai Nation Party to form a coalition.
If it does make a deal with the outgoing government, Pheu Thai would also be breaking its campaign promises. It had promised its supporters that it would not work with members of the last coalition because it does not support the coup leaders – General Prayut Chan-o-cha and General Prawit Wongsuwon.
However, if Pheu Thai retains Move Forward as a key partner, there is a good chance it can become the coalition leader and even win the PM’s post.
Move Forward’s push for speaker’s post
The Move Forward-led eight-party coalition would have 312 MPs…
