Bangkok, August 5, 2023 – The vote to elect a new prime minister in Thailand has been postponed for a third time, deepening the country’s political crisis.

The vote was originally scheduled to take place on July 27, but was postponed after the Constitutional Court ruled that the nomination process was flawed. A new vote was then scheduled for August 4, but was again postponed after the court said it needed more time to consider a petition by the Move Forward Party.

The Move Forward Party is the largest party in parliament, and its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, is a leading contender to become prime minister. However, the party has been blocked from forming a government by a coalition of conservative lawmakers.

The political deadlock has led to widespread protests in Thailand, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand that a new government be formed. The protests have been largely peaceful, but there have been some clashes with police.

The political crisis is a major setback for Thailand, which has been struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s economy is still weak, and the political instability is making it even more difficult to attract investment.