The Move Forward Party (MFP) has expressed confidence that senators will support its leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be the next prime minister.
MFP spokesman and party-list MP-elect Rangsiman Rome said on Saturday the party has been lobbying the senators. “Negotiations are proceeding nicely. Some senators may ask for time to make decisions, but some have already made up their minds. As far as I know, positive signs are emerging. I believe Mr Pita will become prime minister,” Mr Rangsiman said.
“It is likely that we will also be able to switch off Section 272 under the constitution,” Mr Rangsiman said. He referred to the party’s bid to remove the section which allows the 250 senators appointed by the now-defunct…
