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Another vote is expected to be held next week, which Mr Pita can contest if nominated again. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses vote to become premier

Thai election chiefs on Wednesday asked the country's top court to suspend Pita Limjaroenrat, the frontrunner in the race to become prime minister, over allegations he broke campaign rules as an MP. The recommendation is the latest hurdle thrown into the path of the progressive candidate, whose Move Forward Party (MFP) scored the most votes in May's election by tapping into Thais' appetite for change.Even if the constitutional court suspends Pita as an MP, he is still eligible to ...

Thailand's Constitutional Court agreed Wednesday to hear a case accusing the prime minister frontrunner, Pita Limjaroenrat, of attempting to overthrow...

Bangkok, Jul 12 (EFE).- Thailand’s Election Committee announced Wednesday it is sending a complaint to the Constitutional Court that could disqualify Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the party that won the May elections. The decision comes a day before the bicameral parliament meets to vote on the prime ministerial election, in a session where Pita is, …

Thai election chiefs on Wednesday asked the countrys top court to suspend Pita Limjaroenrat, the frontrunner in the race to become prime minister, over allegations he broke campaign rules as an MP. The recommendation is the latest hurdle thrown into the path of the progressive candidate, whose

The announcement comes just a day before Parliament is set to convene and vote to select the country’s next prime minister.

Thailand’s Election Commission says there is evidence that the top candidate to become the country’s next prime minister, a reformist with strong backing among progressive young voters, violated election law.

BANGKOK: Thailands election chiefs on Wednesday asked the countrys top court to suspend Pita Limjaroenrat, the frontrunner in the race to become prime minister, over allegations he broke campaign rules as a member of parliament (MP).

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Thailands Election Commission said Wednesday it has concluded there is evidence that the top candidate to become the countrys next prime minister, a reformist with strong backing among progressive young voters, violated election law and referred his case to the Constitutional Court for a ruling. World News | Thailands Election Commission Says a Reformist Candidate for Prime Minister May Have Broken the Law.