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BANGKOK (AFP) – Thailand’s parliament on Thursday rejected election winner Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to become prime minister. After hours of discussions but a surprisingly swift voting process, Pita failed to secure the 375 parliamentary votes needed to become Thailand’s 30th premier, despite his reformist party winning the popular vote in the general election. The political […]

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to secure the 375 parliamentary votes needed to become Thailand's 30th premier, despite his party winning May’s vote.

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