Thailand's Move Forward Party leader Pita falls short in parliamentary vote for prime minister - New Delhi Times

The head of the progressive Thai political party that outpaced its rivals to a surprise first-place finish in May’s general election failed Thursday in his initial bid to have Parliament name him the country’s new prime minister. The vote of a joint session of the 500-seat House of Representatives and 250-seat Senate saw Pita Limjaroenrat…

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