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Thailand parliament votes for new prime minister

The Thai parliament convened a joint session on July 13 to vote for a new prime minister who will lead the country’s government in the coming four years.
Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai parliament convened ajoint session on July 13 to vote for a new prime minister who will lead the country’sgovernment in the coming four years.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Wan MuhamadNoor Matha said that the Senate, the eight-party alliance led by the Move ForwardParty (MFP) and other political parties agreed to spend six hours fordiscussion before Thai legislators vote for the new prime minister on 5pmthe same day.

He said that after the conclusion of the discussion, legislatorswill give their proposal on whether candidates should explain their visions asthe Thai government leader or not.

Thailand's constitution stipulates that to become the primeminister, a candidate needs to receive the support of a majority of 750 membersof the Senate and the House of Representatives or at least 376 votes. A candidate for the prime minister must not be a member of parliament.

Earlier, the top Thai legislator announced that the election of the new prime minister will take place on July 13, 19 and 20./.
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