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Speaker uncertain about repeated votes for PM

Wan Muhamad says if support for Pita is insufficient, coalition partners have to figure out why

Addressing reporters after a meeting of coalition partners on Sunday, from left: Prachachat Party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew and Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat. (Photo supplied)

The new House speaker has said he is not certain how many times the vote for prime minister can be repeated if Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat does not receive the required support on the first try.

Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said before being elected to the speaker’s post on Tuesday that the eight coalition allies would support Mr Pita but if he does not receive a majority vote…

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