Protest called today amid EC’s action in termination of future Thailand PM Pita

A human rights lawyer and political activist today took to social media to invite people to the protest outside the Bangkok Art & Cultural Centre (BAC) in Bangkok.

Arnon Nampha’s call to action comes in the wake of the Election Commission of Thailand (EC) seeking the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the termination of the potential future Prime Minister Pita Limjaroenrat, based on his association with holding some iTV shares.

The Parliament President, 79 year old Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, reported to the media that the Parliamentary session to determine the new prime minister of Thailand would take place tomorrow, July 13. While many people speculate on whether Pita will receive enough votes from senators, the EC is utilising the remaining time to evaluate Pita’s eligibility for PM due to his media shareholding.

Since the…