Pheu Thai Party leader Cholnan Srikaew, seated third from right, reads out the joint statement issued by his 11-party coalition, at the parliament on Monday afternoon. Pheu Thai, which came second in the May 14 general election with 141 elected MPs, is the biggest component of the 11-party alliance. Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew told a press conference at the parliament about 1.30pm that Pheu Thai would have eight ministers and nine deputy ministers, including the PM's Office ministry. They include the digital wallet policy, 600-baht minimum daily wage and higher farm prices, the Pheu Thai leader said. The Pheu Thai leader said he acknowledged the heavy criticism of Pheu Thai for teaming up with parties in the caretaker government.

Source: Bangkok Post August 21, 2023 13:27 UTC