Thailand’s Parliament prepares to hold fresh PM vote on Aug 4
The Pheu Thai party, which came second in May and is part of an eight-party alliance with Move Forward, is expected to make the next bid for the prime ministership.
Pheu Thai MP foresees new PM, ‘democratic’ government within August
Songkram Kitlertpairoj, a party-list MP for Pheu Thai, said that his party and other partners in the eight-partycoalition were doing their utmost to get Thailand’s 30th prime…
Thaksin’s return will not affect moves to form new govt, says Move Forward
Chaithawat Tulathon, the party’s secretary-general, said every Thai should be able to return home to enter the judicial process.
Pheu Thai-led coalition meeting abruptly cancelled, pending whips’ decision on next PM vote
It is believed Pheu Thai was set to meet its seven partners to inform them about the progress of its efforts to lobby support from parties outside the bloc.
The prime minister of Neverland — a messy state of affairs
The writer says the longer it takes for the parliamentarians to elect the prime minister, the greater the danger of this parliament being short-lived.
No votes for Pheu Thai if Move Forward still in coalition: Senators
In the first round of PM voting, most senators abstained and effectively blocked Move Forward PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from earning a simple majority to get the PM’s post.
Pita may get another chance for PM post as ombudsmen question lawmakers’ decision against him
The ombudsmen also told the court that if the PM vote scheduled for July 27 was not suspended, it would cause damage beyond remedy later.
2007 charter drafter demands legal charges against those who blocked Pita
Most of the senators and MPs have opposed Pita because of his party's stand on amending the lese majeste law, or Article 112 of the Criminal Code.
Lawmakers ignoring people’s choice will only split society: Survey of Thai voters
The survey also showed that some people still hope Thai politics will improve even though the country’s democracy is defective.
After winning an election, Move Forward’s quest to lead Thailand’s government grinds to a halt
Now, Pita Limjaroenrat's party is fighting for its place in the coalition it had assembled after winning the most seats in the May election.