Pita parries Article 112 attack during PM vote debate: ‘change to be debated’


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Thursday’s (July 13) debate on the prime minister vote began with an attack on Move Forward PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat’s (pic) vow to amend Article 112 (the lese majesty law), prompting Pita to respond that any amendment would be decided in Parliament, not by government.

The attack was launched by Bhumjaithai MP Chada Thaised, who was the first parliamentarian to speak in the debate preceding the vote scheduled for 5pm today. Pita is the only candidate.

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