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Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party prepared to dissolve parliament, official says
Following the Constitutional Court's removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the ruling party seeks parliament dissolution amid rival coalition bids and a fragile majority struggle.
- Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party is considering dissolving Parliament, which could lead to a general election, according to party official Sorawong Thienthong on September 2.
- Pheu Thai is weighing either nominating Chaikasem Nitisiri for prime minister or calling a new election, as stated by Sorawong.
- The People's Party, the largest in Parliament, is discussing whether to support Pheu Thai or Bhumjaithai for government formation, and will make a decision on September 3.
- Caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai mentioned that dissolution was not prepared yet but could be a next step depending on political events.
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Radio France Internationale
La CroixActing Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai launched a procedure for the dissolution of Parliament, announced Wednesday, September 3rd his party, after the main opposition party supported a rival candidate for the position of Prime Minister. This decision, due to the difficulty of forming a government, could lead to elections in the coming months in this South-East Asian country affected by a political crisis after the recent dismissal of hi…
Winnipeg Free Press
Thailand's ruling party seeks new election as a way out of political crisis
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Acting Thai government moves to dissolve parliament
Thailand's acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament, his party said Wednesday, after the largest opposition party backed a rival candidate to lead the country.
Deutsche Welle
The Manila TimesThailand ruling party moves to dissolve parliament
Thailand's acting government is seeking to dissolve the parliament after a rival candidate gained the support of a power-brokering bloc. The dissolution of the parliament would need the Thai king's approval.
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