Thailand's Pheu Thai Party nominates Chai Chason Nitthisiri as the new prime ministerial candidate

On August 14th, after the Thai Constitutional Court ruled to remove Thai Prime Minister Srettha from office, former Prime Minister Thaksin convened for discussions with leaders of major ruling coalition parties such as the Pheu Thai Party and the Bhumjaithai Party on the same day and made a decision: The Pheu Thai Party nominated Chai Chason Nitthisiri as the sole candidate for the new prime minister to participate in the new prime ministerial election to be held on the 16th. It is reported that there will be no changes to the positions of current cabinet members for the time being.

Chai Chason previously served as the Attorney General of Thailand and held multiple positions during Yingluck's government. After being elected as a member of the lower house of parliament in 2023, he resigned and became an advisor to former Prime Minister Srettha.

This nomination by the Pheu Thai Party has drawn attention from all sides. Chai Chason's past experiences, political ideas, and governance plans have become hot topics of discussion. The current political situation in Thailand is complex, and all political parties are actively preparing for the election. This decision by the Pheu Thai Party is regarded as a crucial step in its political layout. The subsequent development of Chai Chason's election campaign and whether his propositions can gain public support remain to be observed further. This nomination will also have a certain impact on the political landscape of Thailand, and all sectors are closely following the relevant developments.