Thailand’s House of Representatives Tuesday elected by accumulation Wan Muhammad Noor, a Muslim, and the leader of Prachachart Party.
Wan Noor, 79, was the only candidate by Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat.
He ran for the post after weeks of debate on the position, Thai News Agency reported, saying that the voting to select the speaker was on the top of the parliament’s agenda held Monday.
Speaking before the parliament, Wan Noor pledged to achieve his missions transparently, neutrally and honestly, adding that he would respect the constitution, laws and parliament systems.
“I will conduct duties fairly… with transparency in considering draft laws and petitions to improve the lives of all Thais,” Wan Noor told the house Wan Noor was elected parliament speaker in 1996-2000, obtaining portfolios in the previous governments, including ministries of interior, agriculture and transport.
Selecting speaker is set to call for a joint session between the House of Representatives and Senate to elect a new prime minister that requires getting more than half of votes of both legislatures totaling 750 seats or at least 376.
Move Forward, which achieved an unexpected victory in the general elections held on May 14 with 151 seats, formed a coalition of eight parties, which have 312 seats out of 500. The coalition nominates Limjaroenrat as prime minister.
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