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Senators want pro-monarchy PM

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat meets reporters at his party’s Bangkok headquarters on Monday. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

Two senators have indicated they will not vote to support Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the new prime minister, questioning his attitude towards the monarchy.

Senator Jadet Insawang said on Monday that he took oath on assuming office that he would protect the present constitution.

Sections 6 and 50 of the constitution required everyone to protect the constitutional monarchy, he said.

The Move Forward Party and Mr Pita had previously announced their intention to revoke Section 112, which related to His Majesty the King. That would lead to discrediting the royal institution, and was…

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