Pheu Thai had an executive meeting on Wednesday to discuss its parliamentary prospects and agreed to run for house Speaker and the deputy positions. If the pro-junta Phalang Pracharat Party led a coalition with the support of more than 15 parties, Democrat Banyat Banthathan reportedly would become the house Speaker. Pheu Thai, after the executive meeting, issued internal letters to MPs and members to comment on the nomination by 6pm on Friday before a vote on Saturday, one day after the Parliament opens. Pheu Thai secretary-general Phumtham Wechayachai said the party remained firm in its intention to form a coalition. Any attempt to bypass Pheu Thai to form a coalition was inappropriate and the party would oppose it, he added.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 22, 2019 14:24 UTC