Thailand's parliament to hold PM vote on July 13
Pita to stand for Move Forward coalition as conservatives mull whipping votes
Thailand's parliament is scheduled to convene for the prime ministerial vote on July 13. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writerJuly 7, 2023 13:15 JST
BANGKOK -- Thailand's Senate and House of Representatives will convene jointly on July 13 to elect a prime minister, newly elected House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed on Friday after he and his deputies were approved by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
If no candidate wins a majority on the first vote, a second round of voting will be scheduled on July 19.
_______________________________________________
That should move Thailand's SET50