BANGKOK -- Thailand's parliament on Thursday failed to elect a prime minister, with Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat -- the only nominee -- falling short of the necessary 375 votes in a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives.
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Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat reacts after he failed to win parliamentary support to become Thailand's prime minister on July 13. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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