Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP)’s nomination of him as its prime ministerial candidate in the next election.
A constitutional amendment bill was rejected by the parliament of Thailand on late March 17 in its third and final reading, failing to get the support of a majority of parliament members and at least one-third of senators as the constitution required, local medica reported.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha committed to work for the nation following his re-election as prime minister by the country’s parliament, government deputy spokesman Werachon Sukhondhapatipak said.
Members of the House of Representatives and Senate of Thailand on June 5 voted for Prayut Chan-o-cha of the Palang Pracharath Party to be the prime minister of the country.
Thailand's People’s State Power Party - Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on June 4 declared the alliance with five small parties supporting its campaign to form a new government led by the PPRP and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
The Election Commission (EC) of Thailand has endorsed three new female members of the House of Representatives, bringing the total number of approved MPs to a full 500.
Ten of the 11 political parties in Thailand, each awarded with one party-list seat, have pledged to back Palang Pracharath party and support Prayut Chan-o-cha as prime minister, while the other says it will join any coalition that can form a government.
The Election Commission (EC) of Thailand has ordered the recount of votes at two polling stations and organisation of new elections at six other polling stations because the numbers of voters did not match the numbers of ballots.
Thailand's baht strengthened on March 25 when investors saw a likely win for Palang Pracharath Party which backs incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
More than 1.5 million people have registered for advance voting ahead of the March 24 general election in Thailand while 85,000 people officially signed up as overseas voters, Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) Secretary General Jarungvith Phumma said.
Several members of the Thai cabinet resigned on January 29 to focus on the Palang Pracharath Party’s campaign, ahead of the general election scheduled for March 24.
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