Senate Refuses To Appoint Unelected PM — For Now

BANGKOK — The Speaker of the Senate has postponed a decision on whether or not the Senate will appoint an unelected Prime Minister as anti-government protesters have demanded.

Speaking at a highly-anticipated press conference this evening, Senate Speaker Surachai Liangboonlertchai said the Senate is willing to convene a parliamentary session to appoint a non-elected “neutral” Prime Minister “if necessary,” but did not elaborate on what the conditions are.

Read more: khaosod.co.th

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