Thailand does not have a new prime minister after Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to secure enough support from lawmakers in a vote that saw more abstain than go on the record.
Voting halted after 703 votes were counted with Pita securing the support of 324 lawmakers from both houses. A total of 181 opposed his ascension to the top political post. But, notably, 198 lawmakers abstained from voting in a politically explosive moment that will have consequences for weeks to come as Thailand’s future hangs in the balance.
People watch the vote count live outside parliament. #โหวตนายก #เลือกนายกตามผลเลือกตั้ง pic.twitter.com/6HaTJhj2Hr
— Coconuts Bangkok (@CoconutsBangkok) July 13, 2023
Outside the mood was festive as supporters gathered in a picnic-like atmosphere to watch the results…
