Anyone who caught the broadcast of yesterday’s parliamentary debate was in for quite a surprise. Dubbed “D-Day”, the highly anticipated “political showdown” over the eligibility of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s PM candidacy included a fearsome debate about the party’s plan to amend the infamous Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law.
The law is becoming a deciding factor in Mr Pita’s bid for the premiership. His eight-party coalition mustered 312 votes from the May 14 general election, meaning he needs to grab at least 64 votes more from MPs and/ or senators to become the nation’s 30th prime minister, according to the 2017 charter.
