Thai Constitutional Court allows Pita to keep parliamentary seat

Former Move Forward leader clears media shares case but faces larger challenge

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Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat leaves the Constitutional Court in Bangkok on Jan. 24. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)

FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- The Constitutional Court of Thailand on Wednesday ruled in favor of Pita Limjaroenrat, rejecting a complaint that would have disqualified the former Move Forward Party leader from serving as a member of parliament over holdings in a defunct media company.

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