Leaders of eight parties have signed a memorandum of understanding as they step closer to forming a new coalition government on Monday.
However, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, said on Monday that moves to amend the lese majeste law will continue, but the party will be alone in the task.
An eight-party alliance led by the MFP has a 23-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the MFP, Pheu Thai, Prachachart, Thai Sang Thai, Seri Ruam Thai, Fair, Palang Sangkhom Mai and Pheu Thai Ruam Phalang.
Among the key items, however, is a charter rewrite, reinstatement of cannabis as an illegal drug, replacing military conscription with voluntary recruitment, and pushing for a same-sex marriage law.
Mr Pita said it was a historic day because it marked a peaceful transition in Thai politics. The signing was arranged to coincide with the ninth anniversary of the May 22, 2014 coup.
Asked about the lese majeste law, Mr Pita said the draft law, which was submitted to the House in February 2021, would be pushed by the party.
Mr Pita brushed off a rumour that Pheu Thai was in talks with the Palang Pracharath Party to form a rival coalition, saying the eight parties were solid.
