The Senate is likely to be divided when it comes to choosing a prime ministerial candidate in the next poll, which could dampen Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's chances of returning as premier after the election, according to experts.
Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said senators are entitled to make different choices on the issue. Naturally, though, they would need to have a clear idea of who to vote for as prime minister in parliament before choosing the candidate.
