Thailand’s constitutional court delayed a decision on whether to accept or reject a petition against a parliament move last month to bar pro-democracy leader Pita Limjaroenrat from seeking renomination as prime minister.
The court called for more details related to the parliament resolution and set Aug. 16 as fresh date to consider the plea that was moved by the nation’s ombudsman. The court said it needs more time to study the matter, it said in a statement Thursday.
The court didn’t issue any directive on parliament’s plan to hold a fresh premier vote on Friday.
Srettha Thavisin, a property tycoon, is set to seek parliamentary approval as the prime ministerial candidate of a new coalition being put together by Pheu Thai, a party linked to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The party parted ways with first-placed Move Forward on Wednesday and is set to unveil a new alliance that may include some conservative groups opposed to Pita.
