The Bhumjaithai party announced Wednesday that it will not support Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next prime minister over the lèse majesté law issue, but will protect the Monarchy.

 

In a statement issued today to confirm the party’s stance on the law, they also said that they will not partner with the Move Forward party in the formation of a coalition government, because the party’s policy is to amend or repeal the law.

 

The statement has effectively quietened any speculation that the party may join the coalition, which would have given Pita the 376 votes needed to make him Thailand’s 30th prime minister without support from the Senate.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bhumjaithai-will-not-vote-for-move-forwards-pm-candidate-rejects-any-change-to-lese-majeste-law/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-18

 

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