The country went months without naming a new prime minister, only for Parliament to elect Srettha Thavisin, a candidate that many frustrated voters say represents the establishment.
Tag: Pita Limjaroenrat
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Thai Ex-Prime Minister Returns From Exile, Adding to Political Chaos
Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup in 2006, has come back to Thailand at a time when the country is struggling to elect a new leader.
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Thai PM Vote: Move Forward Coalition With Pheu Thai at Risk
After failing to choose a prime minister, Parliament will vote again as protesters gather outside. The process is a test for democracy in a nation with a history of coups.
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Vote Puts Coalition at Risk
The progressive Move Forward Party has failed to form a government, leaving members of the liberal opposition scrambling to find alternatives.
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Thailand Parliament Vote: Pita Limjaroenrat Faces Setbacks
The Thai military’s hold on the Senate blocked a popular progressive candidate who had emerged as the clear winner. Parliament will now have to vote again, as the opposition vows to demonstrate.