BANGKOK – The populist party linked to exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says on Wednesday (March 27) it has enough support from six other parties to form a government, three days after a landmark general election produced inconclusive results.

Sudarat Keyuraphan, de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party and its prime ministerial candidate, said its coalition will have at least 255 seats in the 500-member Lower House of parliament. He said the party will also talk to other parties to shore up its support.

However, the coalition would likely fall short of electing a prime minister, which requires a combined vote with the Upper House of parliament, the Senate, which is entirely appointed by the military junta that in 2014 overthrew an elected Pheu Thai government. 

Unofficial results of Sunday’s election have been delayed until Friday amid a confused vote count and allegations of fraud.

This story is developing.

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