Leaders of six political parties which have formed the Pheu Thai-led alliance to set up a coalition government display a joint statement confirming their commitment to “end the power of NPCO” during a press conference on March 27. (Source: thaipbsworld.com)Bangkok (VNA) – The Pheu Thai Party, which backs former PrimeMinister Thaksin Shinawatra, held a press conference in Bangkok on March 27 toannounce the formation of a political alliance with six pro-democracy parties.
The six participating parties include Pheu Chart, Future Forward, Seri RuamThai, Pracha Chart, New Economy and Thai People Power.
Speaking at the press conference, the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerialcandidate Sudarat Keyuraphan said the alliance wants to set up amulti-party government on the basis of 255 seats secured in the 500-seatHouse of Representatives. She also called on other parties to join the allianceto lead the country.
Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said his partysupports Pheu Thai and Sudarat Keyuraphan is the most suitable person to becomeprime minister.
According to unofficial results announced on March 25, among 350 seats in theHouse of Representatives directly elected at constituencies, Pheu Thai won 137seats while the pro-military Palang Pracharat, which wants Prime MinisterPrayuth Chan-ocha to remain in office, secured 97 seats.
The Bhumjaithai Party, which declared to say neutral, won 39 seats while the DemocratParty, which said to not join the alliance with Pheu Thai, 33 seats; the FutureForward Party, 30 seats; and the remaining parties, 14 seats.
Thegeneral election in Thailand took place on March 24 with over 50 million peopleeligible to cast votes.
A total of 81 partiescontested the election, and thousands of candidates vied for 350 constituencies.-VNA
The six participating parties include Pheu Chart, Future Forward, Seri RuamThai, Pracha Chart, New Economy and Thai People Power.
Speaking at the press conference, the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerialcandidate Sudarat Keyuraphan said the alliance wants to set up amulti-party government on the basis of 255 seats secured in the 500-seatHouse of Representatives. She also called on other parties to join the allianceto lead the country.
Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said his partysupports Pheu Thai and Sudarat Keyuraphan is the most suitable person to becomeprime minister.
According to unofficial results announced on March 25, among 350 seats in theHouse of Representatives directly elected at constituencies, Pheu Thai won 137seats while the pro-military Palang Pracharat, which wants Prime MinisterPrayuth Chan-ocha to remain in office, secured 97 seats.
The Bhumjaithai Party, which declared to say neutral, won 39 seats while the DemocratParty, which said to not join the alliance with Pheu Thai, 33 seats; the FutureForward Party, 30 seats; and the remaining parties, 14 seats.
Thegeneral election in Thailand took place on March 24 with over 50 million peopleeligible to cast votes.
A total of 81 partiescontested the election, and thousands of candidates vied for 350 constituencies.-VNA
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