Thai Leader Anutin Seals Coalition With Thaksin-Backed Party

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul secured a coalition deal with a key rival on Friday, days after his conservative party’s sweeping election win.

Pheu Thai, backed by former leader Thaksin Shinawatra’s family and which placed third in Sunday’s vote, will join the coalition led by Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party, the premier told reporters in Bangkok. Details such as the makeup of cabinet and division of ministries will be discussed later, he said.