Thailand: Parliament rejects candidate for premier Pita

Thailand: Parliament rejects candidate for premier Pita

Jul 16, 2023 - 14:12
Thailand: Parliament rejects candidate for premier Pita
Thailand: Parliament rejects candidate for premier Pita


The Thai Parliament has rejected the candidacy for premier of Pita Limjaroenrat, winner of the legislative elections with the reformist 'Move Forward' party. While the ballot is still ongoing, AFP reports, it has become impossible for Pita to get the 375 votes needed to be nominated due to opposition or abstention from army-appointed senators