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December 2008 Thailand prime minister election

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Nominee Abhisit Vejjajiva Pracha Promnok
Party Democrat Pracharaj
Electoral vote 235 198

Thailand prime minister election were held in Thailand on 15 December 2008. After People's Power Party was dissolved by the Constitutional Court on 2 December 2008 Somchai was banned from politics for 5 years. and was then removed along with several other members of the Cabinet. Chaovarat Chanweerakul must acting Prime Minister until Chai Chidchob Speakers of the House of Representatives of Thailand send letter inviting members to attend choose prime minister in 15 December 2008 at 09.30-11.30. Banyat Bantadtan offer name is Abhisit Vejjajiva. And Sanoh Thientong offer name is Pracha Promnok.

Results[edit]

Election results at the parliament by candidate[edit]

Candidate Party Votes %
Abhisit Vejjajiva Democrat 235 53.65
Pracha Promnok Pracharaj Party 198 45.21
Invalid/blank votes 3 0.68
Abstentions 2 0.46
Total votes 436 99.54
Total seat 438 100.00

Election results at the parliament by politic parties[edit]

Party Abhisit Vejjajiva Pracha Promnok No votes No attend Total
Pheu Thai - 178 - - 178
Democrat 163 - 1 1 165
Pueu Pandin 12 9 - - 21
Chartthaipattana 14 1 - - 15
Bhumjaithai 8 3 - - 11
Chart Pattana 5 2 1 1 9
Pracharaj Party - 5 - - 5
Newin Friend Group 22 - 1 - 23
Others 11 - - - 11
Total 235 198 3 2 438

References[edit]


House Category:2008 elections in Asia Category:2008 in Thailand