Pro-Pheu Thai opposition to assemble at Victory Monument

In the heart of Bangkok, political tensions are running high as various groups gather to voice their opposition to the formation of a new government led by the Pheu Thai Party. The latest development came following a leaked phone call between Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Hun Sen, which sparked controversy and fuelled the ongoing protests.

The People's Party, the largest in parliament, has yet to decide its strategy, with its leader, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, announcing that a decision will be made on Monday. Meanwhile, the party has asserted that it has not entered into any agreements with any groups, maintaining its position in the opposition.

The demonstrations, organised by various groups including the Ruam Palang Phaen Din Pok Pong Athipatai association and the United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty, aim to prevent a new government from repeating past mistakes and causing long-term harm to the country. The protesters have outlined six key demands, although the specifics have not been disclosed.

The House of Representatives is scheduled to convene just days after the demonstration to select a new prime minister. The selection process is expected to be a heated competition between the Pheu Thai Party and its rival, Bhumjaithai, as each party courts the support of the People's Party.

The Bhumjaithai leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, claimed on Friday night that he already had the backing of a majority of MPs. However, this claim was disputed by the Pheu Thai Party.

Amidst the political drama, the Constitutional Court of Thailand made a decision on Friday to oust Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the premiership. The departure of Ms Paetongtarn, a key figure in the Pheu Thai Party, has not been seen as a victory by all groups, with Jatuporn Prompan, a leader of United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty, stating that it does not mark a victory for their group.

The demonstration on Sunday at the Victory Monument in Bangkok is expected to draw a large crowd, with the public being called upon to gather from noon onwards. The Ruam Palang Phaen Din Pok Pong Athipatai association has announced its support for the Palang Pracharath Party at the demonstration.

As the political landscape in Thailand continues to evolve, the future of the country's government remains uncertain. The ongoing protests and party competition underscore the deep divisions within the nation, and the stakes are high as various groups vie for control and influence.