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More senators back Pita’s bid to be prime minister

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat holds a press conference with leaders of seven other potential coalition parties to announce their agreement to form the new government on Thursday. A growing number of senators are rallying behind Mr Pita’s bid for prime minister. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)

A growing number of senators are rallying behind Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid for prime minister, citing the people’s mandate shown in Sunday’s election and the MFP’s increased chance of forming a government.

Senator Sathit Limpongpan has pledged support for a government coalition which manages to secure more than 250 House seats, or half of all the seats at stake. He joins at least 14 other senators…

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