Move Forward leader gets support of only 13 senators, another round expected next Wednesday
Pita Limjaroenrat responds to his critics during a parliamentary debate prior to Thursday’s vote for prime minister. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
Pita Limjaroenrat failed on Thursday in his initial bid to become the country’s next prime minister, after he was unable to secure the required endorsement of more than half of the members of parliament.
The final tally was 324 votes in favour, 182 against and 199 abstentions, among the 705 members participating. The Move Forward Party (MFP) leader needed 375 votes — a simple majority of the 749 combined House and Senate seats — to win the office.
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