8 joint parties nominate “Pitha” to vote for Prime Minister, round 2

Bangkok, July 17 – A resolution of 8 parties joining to form a government taps on the nomination of "Pitha" to vote for the second round of prime minister if the vote increases less than 10%, ready to open the way for Pheu Thai to become the leader.

After more than an hour of discussion, the 8 coalition parties still confirmed to nominate Mr. Pita Limcharoenrat. was prime minister in the second round of voting, and stated that if this time the number of votes has not increased significantly will withdraw to the Pheu Thai Party came up as a leader in forming a government as announced on Saturday The numbers are expected to increase significantly from the first round of voting, that is, 344-355 votes, or up 10%.

Mr. Phitha also confirmed that the Kao Klai Party will not back down on Section 112 because it is a promise given to the people. and viewed it as just an excuse for those who would not vote for I believe that without this story there is something else. As for the telephone line to talk to the head of the former coalition government. admitted that we had talked to each other, but it was only a political exchange Didn't talk to invite him to join the government and didn't call to ask for a voice Except for the uncle's party, there was no discussion at all.

As for assessing whether or not there will be a nomination for the second round of the Prime Minister's election, Mr. Phitha said that as far as listening to interviews with many parties, there was talk about an impossibly minority government. I think it's impossible.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency