Danuporn Punnakanta, spokesperson for the Pheu Thai Party, has confirmed to reporters that Phumtham Wechayachai, acting Prime Minister, has submitted a royal decree to dissolve Parliament for royal assent.
This move follows a court order that removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position as Prime Minister for ethics violation, which also resulted in the dissolution of the entire cabinet.
The decision to dissolve Parliament is widely seen as a strategic maneuver to prevent Bhumjaithai Party leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, from forming a government with the People’s Party.
Still, the forming of a new government could pose less impact to the Thai economy and policies due to the minority government.
This political development has far-reaching implications. A new election will be triggered, and all parties will have to prepare for another round of campaigning. The upcoming election will be a test of strength and strategy for the major parties, including Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, and the People’s Party. The outcome will determine the future of Thailand’s government and its policies.
The dissolution of the Thai government’s parliament still requires royal endorsement from His Majesty the King.
