Thailand's New Government Takes Shape with Opposition Coalition Plan.
TL;DR
Eight parties have agreed to form a coalition government in Thailand with Pita Limjaroenrat's Move Forward Party and make him prime minister. The proposed coalition would have 313 seats in the House of Representatives, a solid majority of its 500 members. However, fears exist among the coalition's supporters that Pita's military-aligned opponents may use the unelected Senate to block him from office. Young voters were particularly attracted by Move Forward's policies, including a proposed amendment of Thailand's harsh lese-majeste law, under which criticising the monarchy is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Topics:worldpolitics#coalition-government#lese-majeste-law#move-forward-party#politics#prime-minister#thailand
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