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Thailand’s Pita says won’t give up PM bid despite parliament loss

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party who failed to win parliamentary support to become prime minister, reacts at the parliament, in Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2023 [Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters]

Thailand’s Pita Limjaroenrat has said he will not give up after losing in a parliamentary vote for the prime minister’s position, where he was 51 votes shy of the required threshold.

The 42-year-old said on Thursday his party would re-strategise to gather the required support to win the next vote, which is expected to be held next week.

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