Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party remains steadfast in its belief that the August 29 verdict on the Prime Minister’s case will be favorable, asserting that they will not resign before the decision is made. The party continues to offer its support, expressing confidence that the Prime Minister can continue his work. Rumors involving General Prayut and Anutin have been dismissed by the party as baseless and imaginative.
According to Thai News Agency, Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai Party list MP and chairman of the government coalition coordination committee, addressed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Chantarawongthong. He expressed optimism that the Constitutional Court will impeach Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on August 29. The Pheu Thai Party is confident that the Prime Minister did not engage in any wrongdoing in a controversial audio clip with Cambodia’s Senate President Samdech Hun Sen. They assert that there is no ill intent towards Thailand or any desire for conflict with Cambodia. MPs have confirmed that the Prime Minister will not resign before the verdict and affirm his innocence.
When questioned about preparations for a possible negative ruling from the Constitutional Court, Wisut stated that any necessary actions would be taken at the appropriate time. He maintained his belief in the Prime Minister’s innocence.
In response to inquiries about a potential new prime ministerial candidate in the event of a negative ruling, Wisut confirmed that Chaikasem Nitisiri from the Pheu Thai Party would be the candidate. He dismissed rumors about considering former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha or Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as candidates, describing such speculations as nonsensical.
Wisut also affirmed his confidence in the coalition government’s unity, stating that there would be no betrayal from the Pheu Thai Party. He highlighted the coalition’s consistent voting pattern on issues, such as the 2026 budget, as evidence of their solidarity despite having a narrow majority.