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Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has returned to Thailand after 15 years of self-imposed exile, trading his liberty and pro-democracy legacy for the chance of a safe return to the country and the assurance of forming a government.

The Thai parliament has voted against Pita Limjaroenrat’s PM candidacy. (Photo: Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images) The Thai parliament has voted against Pita Limjaroenrat’s PM candidacy.

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat has failed to secure the Thai Parliament’s approval of his candidacy as prime minister, but promises to not give up just yet.