House Speaker announces parliament will pick country's next leader on August 22, as constitutional court clears way for a vote, but political animosity might still linger among young Thais.
Srettha Thavisin, a real estate tycoon and Pheu Thai Party's candidate for prime minister, has been described as a "straight-talking" politician who "lacks the instant sparkle that generates mass appeal" but has "business acumen that could evoke the confidence of millions of voters" and "a flair for brand building".
Pheu Thai has already indicated that it will nominate real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin for prime minister, and the party says it is confident he will get enough votes to be approved.The 60-year-old successful entrepreneur is well-liked by business leaders, who come from the more conservative Thai elite, according to Thai news articles.
Yet, in another sign of irony, the military-allied Bhumjaithai party said it will join forces with Pheu Thai and support Srettha. Pheu Thai of course is the very same party of former prime ministers Thaksin Shinawatra and sister, Yingluck Shinawatra, who were both forced out by the military.According to Khaosod, a Thai news website, Srettha is considered"a representative of liberal political ideas, but not too extreme.
He said allegations that his company made illegal land purchase for one of its luxury condominium projects were"deliberate misinformation". Previously, Srettha had filed a multi-million baht defamation case against the same accuser.
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