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Pheu Thai MPs boycott vote to send Anupat explanation
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The Prime Ministerial election concluded with a significant split among the ruling coalition, as 108 members from the Progressive Party (Pheu Thai) abstained rather than vote on their own candidate to allow Anupat Raksakulpanit time for an explanation regarding his disqualification claim by opposition parties. Meanwhile, Prajaotham MPs voted in favor of Thammawat Srisuwan's nomination following a meeting where they decided not to participate if the party leadership chose another path; however, since no alternative candidate was selected at that stage, their votes supported Thammawat instead.
Key Points
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1[Mar 18, 09:54] The People's Party of Thailand decided not to participate in the Prime Minister election vote.
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2"[Mar 16] If Parliament grants a special power (abhisit), I will explain it."
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3The party cited concerns about candidates' qualifications as their reason for abstaining.
Developments
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[Mar 18, 16:54] The People's Party of Thailand decided not to participate in the Prime Minister election vote."