It was noteworthy that Mr Chuan, a former prime minister and House Speaker, was nominated for the role by PPRP deputy leader and list MP Nataphol Teepsuwan. It was also noted that five MPs from the Pheu Thai-led alliance voted for Mr Chuan. Speaking after the vote, Mr Chuan said that: "I did not think of becoming the House Speaker. PPRP MP Virat Rattanaset explained his party had resolved on Friday evening to nominate one of its own MPs as the speaker. This might indicate that negotiations for cabinet seats between the PPRP and the Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties were not yet complete.

Source: Bangkok Post May 25, 2019 23:15 UTC