The resignation opens up room for the opposition in the House of Representatives. Thailand’s new government takes office today, still controlled by the establishment (military and monarchy), which Pita had tried to shake up. The young leader is included in the “Time100 Next” list of emerging leaders.
Thailand’s National Assembly is waiting for the Constitutional Court to rule on a petition that can seal the fate of the Move Forward leader Pita Limcharoenrat. The For Thais party is in talks with other parties after its alliance with Pita’s party unravelled. Former Prime Minister Shinawatra is not likely to return soon.
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In today’s session, the second since the National Assembly met, the progressive leader fell short of a majority for a second time. He now has 15 days to convince the Constitutional Court to reinstate him as a member of the House of Representatives. The main stumbling block for opposition parties is the election platform of the Move Forward party.