Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally opened the new parliament, as the general election result faces court scrutiny over bar codes on ballots that may have violated the law, prompting the Ombudsman to petition the Constitutional Court on the matter.

House Speaker Sophon Zaram expressed confidence that Thailand's parliamentary vote to select a new prime minister will proceed smoothly and fairly.

Thailand's parliament has elected a new House speaker, a key development in the country's political landscape.