In the run-up to the May 14 general election, Pheu Thai told its supporters that it would not work with “the parties of the two uncles”, referring to Prayut and Prawit.
Majority support from both Houses of Parliament, at least 376 votes, is required for a PM candidate to secure the top job.
Phumtham on Friday thanked Palang Pracharath MP Pai Leeke for saying on Thursday that all of his party’s MPs would vote for Pheu Thai’s PM candidate without conditions.
“We are pleased with everyone’s support to help build a stable government. We need reconciliation and we must adhere to the public interest,” he said.
Phumtham said Pheu Thai has yet to discuss a possible alliance with United Thai Nation but it welcomes the party’s support for its PM candidate.
He said Pheu Thai would nominate Srettha Thavisin, one of the party’s three PM…
