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AI In-brief 2 Oct 14:10
Eleven parties agree to form government, with Srettha as PM
- An 11-party coalition, spearheaded by Pheu Thai, has been formed to establish Thailand's new government, commanding 314 seats in the House of Representatives.
- Former real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin has been nominated as the sole prime ministerial candidate by the coalition, requiring majority support from both the House and Senate for selection.
- The coalition has agreed to prioritize economic policies from Pheu Thai's manifesto, including a higher minimum wage and a digital wallet subsidy, while explicitly committing not to amend the lèse majesté law or constitutional chapters related to the monarchy, and excluding the Move Forward party.
- Pheu Thai will hold the prime ministership along with 8 ministerial and 9 deputy ministerial portfolios, with the remaining cabinet positions distributed among the other coalition parties.
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