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AI In-brief 13 Sept 09:55
Move Forward MPs will not vote for Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate
- The Move Forward Party (MFP) unanimously decided against supporting Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate, Srettha Thavisin, during the joint parliamentary sitting.
- MFP cited three core reasons: the Pheu Thai-led coalition includes parties from the previous Prayut administration, which contradicts the May 14th election results and public will.
- The party believes supporting Pheu Thai's candidate is an attempt to sideline MFP, not to diminish the senators' power in prime ministerial selection.
- MFP emphasized its decision aligns with its political principles and election pledges, reflecting strong public opposition to a government formed with parties from the former administration.
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