Despite losing the parliament, Thailand’s Pita says she would continue to run for prime minister.
The reformist contender declared that his Move Forward party will re-plan to win the upcoming vote for premier, which is scheduled for next week.
The voting for the prime minister position has concluded, and the unofficial results so far are as follows: – 323 votes in favor of Pita (13 senators) – 182 votes against – 198 abstentions
The anti-establishment program of Move Forward, which includes a divisive proposal to modify a statute that forbids insulting the king and eliminate the military’s participation in politics, is opposed by many senators.
In response to the decision, Pita said to reporters, “I accept it, but I’m not giving up.
“I won’t give up, and I’ll take this opportunity to get more backing.”
The vote on Thursday was a turning point for Thailand following Move Forward’s unexpected victory in the general election on May 14. It also fuels concerns about the possibility of new political unrest in a nation that has experienced more than a dozen military coups in the last century.
“I’m not ok with this,” said 35-year-old Wipada Pimtare, who was crying in the rain. “I hoped that it would finish today. Thailand should move forward. They shouldn’t buy time like this. The people have chosen and they should follow.”
