By a margin of 235 to 198, the Thai parliament voted in Abhisit Vejjajiva (c.) as the country's third prime minister. Chaiwat Subprasom/ReutersNew Thai Prime Minister Chosen -- Christian Science Monitor
Largely untested, opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says his first priorities are fixing the economy and rescuing the tourist industry.
Bangkok, Thailand - After months of political instability, Thailand turned Monday to an untested, British-educated opposition leader to head a coalition government. Abhisit Vejjajiva – the third prime minister in four months – faces a stiff challenge in quelling political unrest, reviving a stricken economy, and keeping together a fractious coalition.
By a margin of 235 to 198 votes, the Thai Parliament chose Mr. Abhisit, leader of the Democrat Party, over a rival candidate aligned with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. A new cabinet is expected to be formed by next week. The last government collapsed on Dec. 2 after the constitutional court ordered three parties in the ruling coalition be disbanded for vote buying.
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My Comment: This compromise is not going to work. Both sides are not satisfied with this turn of events .... expect violence and new elections in a few months.