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Power play unleashed: New Thai prime minister set to take centre stage in thrilling joint sessions showdown

Leader of Pheu Thai Party Chonlanan Srikaew (left) with the leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat, in Bangkok, Thailand. Picture by AP

The Deputy House Speaker-elect announced today the highly anticipated installation of the new prime minister of Thailand is likely to be installed within the first three joint sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled over the next two weeks.

Deputy House Speaker-elect Pichet Chuamuangphan said that the three sessions are planned for July 13, 19 and 20, providing ample time for the election of the new prime minister. The coalition allies, comprising eight political parties rallying behind Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, currently possess 312 votes in the House. However, they still require the support of 64 legislators to secure the necessary 376 votes to endorse Pita, whose party emerged…

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