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Thailand's Pita says unlikely to be PM after suspension from parliament
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Thailand’s Pita says unlikely to be PM after suspension from parliament

BANGKOK: Thailand’s constitutional court suspended reformist Pita Limjaroenrat on Wednesday, in another blow to his hopes of becoming the nation’s next leader after a stunning…

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Pita says will withdraw from Thai PM race if he loses next vote
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Pita says will withdraw from Thai PM race if he loses next vote

BANGKOK: The liberal frontrunner to become Thailand’s next prime minister said Saturday he would withdraw his candidacy if parliament did not endorse him next week,…

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Who is Pita Limjaroenrat, the Harvard alumnus tipped to be Thailand's next PM?
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Who is Pita Limjaroenrat, the Harvard alumnus tipped to be Thailand’s next PM?

BANGKOK: Pita Limjaroenrat, a Harvard graduate and corporate leader, has surprised the Thai establishment with his grassroots campaign advocating for royal reform, positioning him as…

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Thai opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat claims victory, says ready to be PM
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Thai opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat claims victory, says ready to be PM

BANGKOK: Thai opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat said Monday he was ready to be prime minister after a stunning election result that left his upstart progressive…

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Opposition Vows Constitutional Reform: Thai poll hopefuls register as opposition vows constitutional reform
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Opposition Vows Constitutional Reform: Thai poll hopefuls register as opposition vows constitutional reform

Bangkok: Candidates began registering Monday for Thailand’s upcoming general election, in which Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha faces a tough fight against opposition parties vowing to…

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