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Criticisms levied by Chuvit towards the People's Party, focusing on their support for Anutin as prime minister.

Activist Chuvit Kamolvisit and scholar Yingcheep Atchanont intensely condemn People's Party for supporting Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, urging caution as the party shares accountability for the government it aided in formation.

Criticizes Chuvit for endorsing Anutin as premier by People's Party
Criticizes Chuvit for endorsing Anutin as premier by People's Party

Criticisms levied by Chuvit towards the People's Party, focusing on their support for Anutin as prime minister.

In a political landscape marked by shifting alliances and court decisions, the formation of a government under Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister is a developing story. The party that gave approval for this government has not been explicitly named, but political realignments are believed to be impacting the government's stability and composition. No specific conditions regarding ministries or which ministries might be affected have been clearly stated.

One ministry that has caught the attention of political analysts is the Interior Ministry, which supervises civil servants, elections, and the Land Department. According to Mr. Chuvit, the Interior Ministry is equally critical as it could play a central role in revoking the disputed Khao Kradong land deed saga.

The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is forecasted to dominate key ministries, particularly the interior and transport ministries. This dominance is expected to increase due to the vacant cabinet seats, as the People's Party (PP) has opted out of a share of cabinet seats, leaving ample positions for the BJT to distribute.

Mr. Chuvit views the PP's stance as naive, believing it is absurd for the party to remain in opposition while facilitating the rise of the government it claims to scrutinize. He predicts that once Mr. Anutin takes office, the formation of the cabinet will involve political payback through a quota system, with seasoned politicians returning as ministers.

The PP-BJT agreement on constitutional reform, according to Yingcheep Atchanont, manager of the Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw), has vague Terms of Reference, especially with the Constitutional Court set to rule on amendment procedures on Sept 10. Mr. Atchanont voiced scepticism about this agreement.

Political activist Chuvit Kamolvisit and legal scholar Yingcheep Atchanont have criticised the People's Party for supporting Mr. Anutin as prime minister. Chuvit Kamolvisit described the PP's decision as a "perfect deception."

If the PP wanted to set conditions, such as pushing for parliament's dissolution or claiming the Justice Ministry to oversee ongoing investigations into Mr. Anutin, including cases tied to alleged collusion with senators and the controversial Khao Kradong land deal, Mr. Chuvit suggests that they should have joined the government. However, the PP has declared itself part of the opposition.

This complex political landscape continues to unfold, with many questions remaining about the government's composition, the distribution of ministries, and the implications of the PP-BJT agreement on constitutional reform.

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