Thailand elections 2023
Uncertainty looms as Thai parliament blocks Pita Limjaroenrat from leading new government
Wednesday was nothing short of high drama in Thai politics as Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, was also temporarily suspended from serving as a legislator by the Constitutional Court, just as parliamentarians were debating his eligibility to stand for the prime minister’s post
In aftermath of Thai elections, question of government formation remains
Kheetanat Wannaboworn of Focus on the Global South, provides insights into the current state of affairs in Thailand following the recent elections.
Anti-junta parties dominate Thai elections but may struggle to form government
The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party emerged as the largest parties in the parliament. However, pro-junta parties still have a better chance of forming the government
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