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Friday, May 3, 2024

Political showdown for Pita

Thatchong Kaedam, a core protester, speaks to supporters outside the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre criticising the Election Commission’s decision to forward the iTV shareholding case against Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to the Constitutional Court. (Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

The much-anticipated prime minister vote occurs on Thursday, and the odds are not in favour of Move For ward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat emerging as the country’s next leader.

Backed by eight prospective coalition partners, Mr Pita, who is the MFP’s sole prime minister candidate, needs 64 votes to secure the premiership. But two major developments on Wednesday are believed to have dealt a severe blow to his bid to contend for the…

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