Pita Limjaroenrat won a surprise victory in the general election, but his attempts to form a government and become the nation’s next premier have been thwarted.
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Thai PM Vote: Lawmakers Block Move Forward Party’s Candidate
Demonstrations unfolded after lawmakers prevented a progressive candidate from contesting a vote for prime minister. Another vote will be held next week. Here’s what to know.
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.
Thailand Parliament Vote: Pita Limjaroenrat Faces Setbacks
Pita Limjaroenrat, a progressive who led his party to victory in May, was hit by two setbacks on the eve of the vote for prime minister.
Election Probe in Thailand Targets Pita Limjaroenrat
Activists say the case against the candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, is part of a broader effort to nullify election results and further erode democracy in Thailand.
In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties
Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo.
Thailand’s Election: What to Watch and What’s at Stake
The vote is seen as a referendum on the military, which has ruled Thailand for nine years. Results could determine the path for democracy in the country.
Thailand Election Results Signal Military’s Continued Grip on Power
Opposition parties complain they were robbed by procedural manipulation, as officials released long-delayed results of the first election since a 2014 military coup.
Thailand’s Junta Targets Opposition Leader, Flexing System Rigged in Its Favor
Since the coup in 2014, Thailand’s military has put in a new Constitution and election system, giving it huge advantages even as votes are still being tabulated.