Thai parliament voids nomination of Pita for PM contest

Thailand parliament voids nomination of Move Forward leader Pita for PM contest

Pita was seeking to contest a second legislative vote on the premiership after failing to win the backing of the bicameral parliament last week.

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party. Credit: Reuters Photo

Thailand's parliament voted in favour on Wednesday of voiding the prime ministerial nomination of Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, after political rivals challenged the use of a rule under which he was put forward as a candidate.

Pita was seeking to contest a second legislative vote on the premiership after failing to win the backing of the bicameral parliament last week.

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