Pheu Thai Cancels Coalition Meeting As Talks With Other Parties & Senators Stall

The Pheu Thai Party (PTP) cancelled a meeting of the eight-party coalition citing insufficient progress in its talks with external parties and junta-appointed senators ahead of the second round of voting for the Prime Minister position.

• Lawmakers are due to make another attempt at electing Prime Minister on Thursday but it is uncertain if the vote will take place this week. House Speaker Wan Noor will consult with the three whips tomorrow to see if the vote can go ahead.
• Prachatai reports that the eight-party coalition may hold its meeting after tomorrow's talks between the three whips, which will provide more clarity on the timeline of the PM vote.
• Pro-military parties appear to continue their efforts to lure the PTP into ditching their coalition partner MFP and forming some sort of unity government, with ruling PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon noting that he could consider entering Cabinet.