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INSANE: Pita fails to secure support | Rare Historical Photos

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat takes to the floor to explain issues put to him by fellow lawmakers during a parliamentary vote on whether to pick him as prime minister. He failed to make the cut in Thursday's selection round. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Thursday failed to gather enough support in parliament in his nomination to become the country’s 30th prime minister.

However, Mr Pita refused to buckle, saying he would try to gather the required support before a second round of voting expected to take place on Wednesday.

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