Thailand election 2023: opposition delivers crushing blow to military rule
First published on Mon 15 May 2023 00.12 BST
“I am Pita Limjaroenrat, the next prime minister of Thailand,” he told reporters in Bangkok, adding “we are ready to form the government”, as he vowed to be a “prime minister for all”.Read more Pita Limjaroenrat warned of a “hefty price” to pay if there was interference in the election outcome that would lead to the formation of a minority government.
Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former army chief who first came to power in a coup in 2014, and who had run a staunchly nationalist campaign, was trailing far behind with 36 seats. However, this is sufficient for him to still be in the running for prime minister, in the event he can cobble together a coalition.
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