Two months after a general election, Thailand’s parliament speaker has postponed a vote on the country’s next prime minister as the political crisis continues. Pita Limjaronrath, the leader of the victorious Move Forward Party, had made multiple attempts to complete the voting process, but a recent voting process was scheduled for July 27, but the move was blocked by nominated and conservative lawmakers in parliament.
Two months after a general election, Thailand’s parliament speaker has postponed a vote on the country’s next prime minister as the political crisis continues. Pita Limjaronrath, the leader of the victorious Move Forward Party, had made multiple attempts to complete the voting process, but a recent voting process was scheduled for July 27, but the move was blocked by nominated and conservative lawmakers in parliament.
Phew Thai Party emerged as the second choice in Thailand general election It was expected to nominate its own candidate for prime minister as part of the eight-party coalition that includes Move Forward.
Phew Thai Party emerged as the second choice in Thailand general election It was expected to nominate its own candidate for prime minister as part of the eight-party coalition that includes Move Forward.
The alliance meeting scheduled for Tuesday was cancelled. Phew Thai Party leader Sutin Klangsang said the eight parties are still in discussions to find a way forward.
The alliance meeting scheduled for Tuesday was cancelled. Phew Thai Party leader Sutin Klangsang said the eight parties are still in discussions to find a way forward.
The delay in the appointment of the Prime Minister had led to huge protests even on Sunday. The protesters demanded that nominated members and conservative members be prevented from naming the prime minister from the winning coalition.
The delay in the appointment of the Prime Minister had led to huge protests even on Sunday. The protesters demanded that nominated members and conservative members be prevented from naming the prime minister from the winning coalition.
Pro-democracy protestors rained down their demands
Around a thousand protesters gathered at Bangkok’s busy Ashok intersection, equipped with umbrellas and raincoats, while a significant number chanted “Senators, get out!” The demonstrators, who staged a peaceful rally, also appealed to the political parties within the formed coalition Go ahead To refrain from allying with other parties that supported the previous government led by Prayuth Chan-o-cha.
Pro-democracy protestors rained down their demands
Around a thousand protesters gathered at Bangkok’s busy Ashok intersection, equipped with umbrellas and raincoats, while a significant number chanted “Senators, get out!” The demonstrators, who staged a peaceful rally, also appealed to the political parties within the formed coalition Go ahead To refrain from allying with other parties that supported the previous government led by Prayuth Chan-o-cha.
It is noteworthy that Prayuth Chan-o-cha, who seized power in a coup in 2014 as a military commander, later became Prime Minister again after the 2019 elections.
It is noteworthy that Prayuth Chan-o-cha, who seized power in a coup in 2014 as a military commander, later became Prime Minister again after the 2019 elections.
Vote for change
The Move Forward Party came first in the general election in May and then formed a coalition with seven other parties. This alliance secured majority by winning 312 seats out of 500 in the House of Representatives.
Vote for change
The Move Forward Party came first in the general election in May and then formed a coalition with seven other parties. This alliance secured majority by winning 312 seats out of 500 in the House of Representatives.
However, under the military-imposed constitution, a new prime minister must win support from elected members of the lower house and the unelected 250-seat Senate.
However, under the military-imposed constitution, a new prime minister must win support from elected members of the lower house and the unelected 250-seat Senate.