Thailand's Pita fails in PM bid after losing parliament vote
Move Forward Party Leader Pita Limjaroenrat speaks during a voting session for a new prime minister at the parliament, in Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2023. — Reuters pic
Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 7:10 PM MYT
BANGKOK, July 13 — Thailand's Pita Limjaroenrat failed today in his initial bid to become Thailand's next prime minister, after he was unable to secure the required endorsement of more than half of the bicameral parliament.
Pita, leader of election winners Move Forward, was unopposed in the contest but could not muster the required support, with a host of abstentions and votes against him. Parliament is expected to hold another vote next week, which Pita can contest if nominated again. — Reuters
Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 7:10 PM MYT
BANGKOK, July 13 — Thailand's Pita Limjaroenrat failed today in his initial bid to become Thailand's next prime minister, after he was unable to secure the required endorsement of more than half of the bicameral parliament.
Pita, leader of election winners Move Forward, was unopposed in the contest but could not muster the required support, with a host of abstentions and votes against him. Parliament is expected to hold another vote next week, which Pita can contest if nominated again. — Reuters
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