Pita faces Hamlet’s dilemma – To be or not to be? Thailand awaits answer

The Senate’s inner circle was angered by those who insisted on voting for Pita, with sources revealing that several of the rebels were evicted from Line groups attached to their Senate committees. Several seem to be ostracised by other members, who were apparently unwilling to believe that they were simply performing their tasks under the rule of law and democratic principles. Many senators accused the “rebels” of voting to protect their own businesses and benefits, and out of fear for the well-being of their family members.

“To be or not to be” is seemingly a dilemma not confined to Pita and his party.

Pita responded to the failure in the first vote by announcing a parliamentary push to amend the Constitution to bar senators from involvement in selecting the prime minister. This will not be an easy job and could drag on for at least another 4-6 months, or even a…