2007 Thai House of Representatives
The 23rd House of Representatives of Thailand consisted of 480 members elected in the 23 December 2007 election, and served until its dissolution on 10 May 2011. It saw three prime ministerships: those of Samak Sundaravej (29 January – 8 September 2008), Somchai Wongsawat (8 September – 2 December 2008), and Abhisit Vejjajiva (17 December 2008 – 5 August 2011).
December 2008 prime minister election[]
The house's third vote for prime minister was held on 15 December 2008. After the People's Power Party was dissolved by the Constitutional Court on 2 December 2008, Somchai Wongsawat was banned from politics for 5 years. He was then removed along with several other members of the Cabinet. Chaovarat Chanweerakul was appointed acting Prime Minister until House Speaker Chai Chidchob sent a letter inviting members to attend the choosing of a prime minister on 15 December 2008, at 09:30-11:30. Banyat Bantadtan proposed Abhisit Vejjajiva, while Sanoh Thienthong proposed .
Results[]
By candidate[]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhisit Vejjajiva | Democrat | 235 | 53.65 |
| 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 | |
By party[]
| 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[]
- House of Representatives of Thailand
- 2008 in Thailand