BANGKOK -- Two main political blocs are jockeying to pick the nation's next leader following a Constitutional Court ruling on Friday that ousted Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, with both forces racing to secure a lower house majority that would allow one to elect her successor.
Turbulent Thailand
Two Thai political blocs race for majority to elect next PM
Bhumjaithai seeks deal with People's Party to counter Pheu Thai coalition
Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, center, front, from the Pheu Thai Party, poses with representatives from ruling coalition partners during a news conference in Bangkok on Aug. 29. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
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