Each party can name up to three prime ministerial candidates and all names must be submitted by Feb 8. Palang Pracharath has already named two other contenders: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and Uttama Savanayana, the party leader and former industry minister. Mr Parit then hung dried chillies, salt and garlic on the fence of Government House, saying they were gifts to remind Gen Prayut that he should quit. Critics say Gen Prayut should resign because he retains absolute power under Section 44 of the interim constitution over everyone, including the Election Commission. The senators, in turn, will vote to choose the prime minister along with the 500 MPs, which is seen as a blatant conflict of interest.

Source: Bangkok Post February 02, 2019 23:26 UTC