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HISTORICAL FACTS: Mfp predicts pm nod for pita | History Defined

Move Forward deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun greets supporters at party headquarters on May 25. She said on Friday that the party had won over enough senators to back leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid to become prime minister. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has expressed confidence its leader Pita Limjaroenrat will receive enough support from senators to become the new prime minister in the crucial vote next Thursday.

MFP secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon on Friday brushed aside remarks by some senators that they would not vote for Mr Pita as they are concerned about his party's policies, especially the planned amendment of the lese majeste law.

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