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Added on the 19/07/2023 05:18:12 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
MPs arrive at the parliament as Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat faces a second uphill battle in a bid to become prime minister. IMAGES
Thailand's parliament rejected election winner Pita Limjaroenrat's bid to become prime minister. After hours of discussions but a surprisingly swift voting process, Pita failed to secure the 375 parliamentary votes needed to become Thailand's 30th premier, despite his reformist party winning the popular vote in the general election. IMAGES
The Thai king formally appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of controversial billionaire ex-premier Thaksin, as Thailand's new prime minister. Paetongtarn, the kingdom's youngest ever PM, comes to office after a court sacked the previous premier. IMAGES
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin joins thousands of LGBTQ Thais and their supporters at Bangkok's pride parade. The Thai senate in April passed the first reading of a bill to legalise same-sex marriage, bringing the kingdom another step closer to becoming the first Southeast Asian country to recognise marriage equality. IMAGES
Jailed former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra leaves police hospital with his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra and family members. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.