Analysis: Democracy champion to new face of conservatives - how Pheu Thai's moves to regain power could shape Thai politics

BANGKOK: The political image of the Pheu Thai party is shifting from that of democracy champion to a new face of the conservative camp, as it seeks to regain power through moves that could shape Thai politics,Forced to play by constitutional rules that put it at a disadvantage, the veteran party backed by former billionaire prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra

After parting ways with Move Forward, Pheu Thai has been pushing for its candidate Srettha Thavisin to become Thailand’s 30th prime minister – an onerous task that requires the approval of at least 375 parliamentarians or more than half of the national assembly. This means that without the Senate’s support, the political stalemate could drag on till then. And in the event that none of the listed candidates can be appointed for any reason, the constitution allows a process that could bring in an “outsider prime minister”.

The first belongs to Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, Thailand’s incumbent deputy prime minister and former army chief, who played a key role in the Prayut junta. The latter was led by the coup maker himself untilTheir combined 76 votes and influence on 249 senators could give Pheu Thai a final push to form the government when parliament reconvenes on Aug 22 to select the prime minister.

He believes Pheu Thai is doing everything it can to win the country’s top job, even though it means going against its campaign rhetoric and promise not to work with the military-affiliated parties. On the left of Thailand’s political spectrum is the young and progressive Move Forward Party, whose reformist policies and liberal stance have alienated it from other political groups.

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