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PPRP Joins Govt with BJT, Backs Anutin for PM; No Ministerial Post Talks

PPRP Joins Govt with BJT, Backs Anutin for PM; No Ministerial Post Talks

Prachachat•Politics•18h ago

Reader Briefing

Palang Pracharath Party confirms alliance with Bhumjaithai Party, endorsing Anutin Charnvirakul for Prime Minister.

  • •Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has decided to join the government with Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).
  • •PPRP will support BJT leader Anutin Charnvirakul for the Prime Minister position.
  • •Discussions regarding ministerial cabinet positions have not yet taken place.
  • •Minister Treenuch Thienthong reaffirmed PPRP's support for Anutin to address public welfare.

Overview

  • •Treenuch Thienthong, as the leader of Palang Pracharath Party, confirmed the party's decision to join the government with Bhumjaithai Party.
  • •Treenuch Thienthong stated that Palang Pracharath Party supports Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister in order to take care of the people's livelihoods.
  • •Treenuch Thienthong clarified that discussions regarding the allocation of ministerial positions have not yet occurred.
  • •Treenuch Thienthong reiterated that discussions about ministerial positions are ongoing.
  • •Pharadon Parisnanantakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, responded evasively to questions about becoming Speaker of the House.
  • •Pharadon Parisnanantakul expressed willingness to serve in any capacity, stating 'Can do it all' when asked about preferring a ministerial role or Speaker position.

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Key Quotes

Treenuch Thienthong
"There have been no discussions yet."
ยังไม่มีการพูดคุย
Treenuch Thienthong
"To take care of the people's livelihoods."
จะดูแลปากท้องประชาชน
Pharadon Parisnanantakul
"Are you trying to fire me? Don't you want me to stay at Government House anymore?"
จะไล่ผมแล้วหรอ ไม่อยากให้ผมอยู่ทำเนียบรัฐบาลแล้วหรอ
Pharadon Parisnanantakul
"Can do it all."
ทำได้หมด

Key Entities

Organization

Palang Pracharath Party(พปชร.)ℹ️
The political party that has confirmed joining the government with Bhumjaithai Party and supports Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister.
Bhumjaithai Party(ภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
The political party that will form a coalition with Palang Pracharath Party, with their leader nominated for Prime Minister.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The leader of Bhumjaithai Party, who is supported by Palang Pracharath Party to become Prime Minister.
Treenuch Thienthong(ตรีนุช เทียนทอง)ℹ️
Minister of Labour and leader of Palang Pracharath Party, who confirmed the party's government alliance and support for Anutin.
Pharadon Parisnanantakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, who responded coyly to questions about potentially becoming Speaker of the House.