They risk pitting the monarchy against the people, he says
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has warned senators not to use his party’s intention to amend the lese majeste law as an excuse to block his election as prime minister, because that would pit the institution against the people.
Mr Pita said at the parliament on Tuesday that any attempt to use MFP’s plan to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code to prevent his becoming prime minister was an issue of concern.
“That is tantamount to letting the people’s voice clash directly…