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New twist to speaker row

MFP, Pheu Thai mull power-sharing plan

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat and Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew repeat their vows of togetherness as Move Forward deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun (left) looks on at a meeting of the eight-party coalition at Prachachat Party headquarters on May 30. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai may consider a new power-sharing proposal when they hold talks on Thursday to negotiate over the role of House speaker, a source said.

One possibility is Pheu Thai will give up one cabinet seat in exchange for the House speakership, meaning the party will take 13 cabinet posts and the House speaker role while the MFP will get 15…

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