Not only Thais, but people around world are watching and waiting to see what happens when MPs and senators, in a joint sitting of parliament, consider whether to vote for, vote against or abstain in the selection of Move Forward’s Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next prime minister.

 

ThaiPBS World will report this historic event from start to finish.

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10.15am – Bhumjaithai MP Chada Thaised says that his party does not support Pita as the next prime minister mainly because he and his party continue to campaign for amendment of the lèse majesté law.
“Pita and his Move Forward party have publicly displayed their promotion of amendment and other activities which I consider a violation of the monarchy.” said Chada, adding that several Move Forward MPs are facing charges of violating the lèse majesté law.

 

10.11am – Speaker asks the chamber if there are any more nominations for PM. There are none, so he announces that Pita is the sole candidate for the premiership.

 

10.11am – Speaker asks the chamber if there are any more nominations for PM. There are none, so he announces that Pita is the sole candidate for the premiership.

 

10.09am – House speaker announces that Pita’s nomination as PM is endorsed by 302 MPs.

 

10am – Cholnan Srikaew, leader of Pheu Thai and MP for Nan province, nominates Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister.

 

9.51am – The chamber discusses the timeslots assigned to each side, in order to ensure voting starts at 5pm, as previously agreed.The House speaker ensures that the sitting proceeds as discussed and agreed.

 

9.30am – The joint sitting of MPs and Senators begins. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha provided a briefing on the process for the election of the Prime Minister.

 

Live updates: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/timeline-will-it-be-pita/

 

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1 minute ago, webfact said:

Chada, adding that several Move Forward MPs are facing charges of violating the lèse majesté law.

Of course they are, its just a being used as political tool, which is why it needs amendments.

Well the moment of truth is soon to be upon us 

Will the Thai people move forward to better things in Thailand 2023

Will Pita be the new Prime Minister hopefully we will know this evening ????

22 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Of course they are, its just a being used as political tool, which is why it needs amendments.

They could also control their loose mouth.....

4 minutes ago, h90 said:

They could also control their loose mouth.....

Right stop any freedom of speech completely. It does not make using it to lock up political opponents right.   

35 minutes ago, webfact said:

but people around world are watching and waiting to see what happens

ya no most of the world doesn't give a toss about this place. otherwise it would never of come to this. 

8 minutes ago, stoner said:

ya no most of the world doesn't give a toss about this place. otherwise it would never of come to this. 

Sad but true

If it had something ...anything.... others wanted then other countries would have stepped right in with sanctions

Or worse if they had something others really wanted like the sweet crude of Libya. ????

Edited July 13, 20232 yr by mania

Did they adjourn for lunch at 10.15am???

16 minutes ago, stoner said:

ya no most of the world doesn't give a toss about this place. otherwise it would never of come to this. 

You speak for the world? 

8 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

You speak for the world? 

Well he has history on his side.....IE: 9 years dictatorship...anything? Sanctions? Reduced commitment in anyway? Slightest hint of not doing business with this type?

 

No it is the same as Myanmar....none batted an eye because it is what it is in this type of country that has no beads to trade.

 

The only thing they have a slight amount of is location for China to claim as an ally & that is the only reasons other western countries even talk with them

 

Trust me I would love it if the world did step up/ step in ...In both Thailand or Myanmar

Edited July 13, 20232 yr by mania

2 minutes ago, mania said:

10 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

You speak for the world? 

Well he has history on his side.....IE: 9 years dictatorship...anything? Sanctions? Reduced commitment in anyway? Slightest hint of not doing business with this type?

 

No it is the same as Myanmar....none batted an eye because it is what it is in this type of country that has no beads to trade.

 

The only thing they have a slight amount of is location for China to claim as an ally & that is the only reasons other western countries even talk with them

pretty much sums it up for you eric. 

24 minutes ago, mania said:

Well he has history on his side.....IE: 9 years dictatorship...anything? Sanctions? Reduced commitment in anyway? Slightest hint of not doing business with this type?

 

No it is the same as Myanmar....none batted an eye because it is what it is in this type of country that has no beads to trade.

 

The only thing they have a slight amount of is location for China to claim as an ally & that is the only reasons other western countries even talk with them

 

Trust me I would love it if the world did step up/ step in ...In both Thailand or Myanmar

I made the comment because the posting was erroneous to comment that the world didn’t give a toss about Thailand. The 2014 coup drew condemnation from UN, HRC, EU and G7 countries. Trade partnerships were put on hold and military aids were withdrawn from USA. The question that should be posted is whether the punitive actions by the world is sufficient to made a change to Thai politics. 

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Edited July 13, 20232 yr by Tom H

51 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Did they adjourn for lunch at 10.15am???

No but last update 11:32 and website not loading fast (obviously worldwide interest).

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/timeline-will-it-be-pita/

Just now, lopburi3 said:

No but last update 11:32 and website not loading fast (obviously worldwide interest).

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/timeline-will-it-be-pita/

Yes, I'm sure everyone in Burkina Faso and Somalia are glued to the internet for a result! 

22 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

The 2014 coup drew condemnation from UN, HRC, EU and G7 countries. Trade partnerships were put on hold and military aids were withdrawn from USA. The question that should be posted is whether the punitive actions by the world is sufficient to made a change to Thai politics. 

Yes but lip service doesn't count for anything in reality. The answer to the question is a resounding no the punitive actions did nothing to stop the dictatorship.

 

If instead countries like the USA or UK or France etc etc said sorry this is a no go. We will no longer be buying your goods nor will we be allowing banking etc to move through our country to yours...Now that would be something for the old guard to think twice about

 

If for instance the recent news ...

Starbucks Thailand Reveals Plan to Open 335 New Outlets by 2030

 

If Starbucks seeing this now happening said...

"Oh so sorry we cannot invest in a country that does things like this"

That type of response would leave a stain ????

Edited July 13, 20232 yr by mania

So what happens if he doesn't get enough votes? He is the sole candidate after all.. Who will be PM in this case?

3 minutes ago, mania said:

Yes but lip service doesn't count for anything in reality. The answer to the question is a resounding no the punitive actions did nothing to stop the dictatorship.

 

If instead countries like the USA or UK or France etc etc said sorry this is a no go. We will no longer be buying your goods nor will we be allowing banking etc to move through our country to yours...Now that would be something for the old guard to think twice about

 

If for instance the recent news ...

Starbucks Thailand Reveals Plan to Open 335 New Outlets by 2030

 

If Starbucks seeing this now happening said...

"Oh so sorry we cannot invest in a country that does things like this"

That would leave a stain ????

then there's this....

 

https://www.state.gov/u-s-security-cooperation-with-thailand/

8 minutes ago, pedro01 said:

So what happens if he doesn't get enough votes? He is the sole candidate after all.. Who will be PM in this case?

They'll reconvene and have another crack next week! Let's not rush things! 

My money is not on Pita... Make no mistake, I wish him well, but I still don't believe that they will let him become PM. At least not today,

Edited July 13, 20232 yr by StayinThailand2much

1 hour ago, StayinThailand2much said:

My money is not on Pita... Make no mistake, I wish him well, but I still don't believe that they will let him become PM. At least not today,

yeah...2h and 35 min to end and the numbers are not helping him...????

Edited July 13, 20232 yr by Joseph98765

3 hours ago, h90 said:

They could also control their loose mouth.....

I tend to agree, perhaps it would have been more productive to keep their mouths closed and wait until Khun Pita and MF were locked into place. 

2 hours ago, pedro01 said:

So what happens if he doesn't get enough votes? He is the sole candidate after all.. Who will be PM in this case?

Time will tell.

NO He Won't

3 hours ago, mania said:

Sad but true

If it had something ...anything.... others wanted then other countries would have stepped right in with sanctions

Or worse if they had something others really wanted like the sweet crude of Libya. ????

Thailand Insignificant on the World Stage.

Most of those looking from around the world will be less concerned with Thai democracy, than will there be unrest, violence, riots or a new junta for their expensive holiday - maybe they are looking just to see if they should book a holiday here ?

6 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Of course they are, its just a being used as political tool, which is why it needs amendments.

Numerous archaic articles within the constitutional framework need to be revised or stripped permanently, if one really wants change - otherwise, all moot and rhetoric.  

5 hours ago, stoner said:

ya no most of the world doesn't give a toss about this place. otherwise it would never of come to this. 

Agreed. Thailand doesn't have any influence anywhere in anything. What happens in Thailand is only of interest to those within its borders.

8 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

If there are no other candidates.........

Make no difference - candidate still has to have about 376 yes votes to be PM regardless (there seems to be one member absent today so perhaps 375 would be accepted?).   Does not look like he will even come close today with all the non votes (about equal to no votes) - but I could be wrong.

Edited July 13, 20232 yr by lopburi3

No-one was voted in as PM today apparently. It's being reported on live news feeds that Pita fell about 50 votes short.