Police have increased security around the parliament building today (Tuesday), ahead of a planned rally organised by the “United Front for Thammasat and Demonstration” (UFTD), intended to pressure senators to vote for Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s 30th prime minister.

MP Investigated for Playing Card Games in Parliament Building

The Senate is holding a special session today to consider the approval of nominees to fill vacant posts at the National Anti-Corruption Commission, the Election Commission and the Audit Council.

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