Bangkok: Pheu Thai unanimously voted Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister, and is preparing to consider the list of ministers to be submitted to Bhumjaithai Party. Regarding Dr. Warong Charnvirakul's proposal to reduce the food budget, MPs agree but believe it was the wrong time and should be discussed again at the appropriate moment.

According to Thai News Agency, the Pheu Thai Party held its weekly meeting of Members of Parliament and political personnel. Party leader Julaphan Amornvivat and Pheu Thai party-list MP Yotsanan Wongsawat, along with other key party leaders, attended the meeting.

Mr. Chulaphan stated regarding the results of the meeting concerning the vote for Prime Minister tomorrow that, in proposing a list of individuals suitable for the position of Prime Minister, and given the Pheu Thai Party's clear intention to join the government, the party unanimously decided to support Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as Prime Minister. Tomorrow, before the meeting at approximately 9:00 AM, there will be a joint meeting to prepare for the vote.

Regarding the list of ministers, we will likely know in the next few days, after the vote for prime minister is completed. Following this, there will be discussions and appointments to consider the allocation of working arrangements. There have been ongoing discussions within the party, but the final decision will rest with the committee appointed by the party's executive committee.

Regarding the comments made by Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom, an MP from the Thai Bhakdi Party, in parliament concerning the school lunch program for MPs, Mr. Julaphan responded that:

In fact, this issue has been discussed continuously since the past, and many Pheu Thai MPs have raised it in parliament many times, including in the committees, regarding the reduction of excess budgets. Issues related to food and various expenses have been addressed before. I believe all Members of Parliament are aware of their responsibilities and are ready to act accordingly. However, what has happened is that the agenda was handled incorrectly. Debates in parliament should remain within the rules of procedure and should wait for the appropriate time for the relevant agenda item, such as the budget. I confirm that the Pheu Thai Party shares this view and will discuss this further when the appropriate time for the agenda item arrives.