On the surface, the MFP and Pheu Thai came across as the nucleus of a close-knit, so-called pro-democracy alliance. They had managed to side-step direct confrontation over the House speaker role early this month, although it was only a matter of time before cracks in their relationship manifested, according to a source. Pheu Thai claimed it had a long list of members who were a perfect fit for the job. He suggested Pheu Thai look in the mirror to see who was unable to practise what they preach. The MFP's main ally, the Pheu Thai Party, is now in pole position to take the lead in forming the government.
