Pita falls short in parliament as mass abstentions muddy vote

Thailand does not have a new prime minister after Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to secure enough support from lawmakers in a vote that saw more abstain than go on the record. Voting halted after 703 votes were counted with Pita securing the support of 324 lawmakers from both houses. A total of…
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