Pita Fights Odds as Thai Old Guards Hold Sway in PM Vote

  • Election body sending case against Pita to court adds to woes
  • Move Forward supporters to gather at parliament on Thursday

Pita Limjaroenrat 

Photographer: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg
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Thailand’s parliament will meet on Thursday to select a new prime minister, with the path looking increasingly difficult for the lone candidate for the top job — Pita Limjaroenrat.

Recent developments show that the progressive politician’s path to become the next prime minister is fraught with challenges that go beyond winning over the 250-member military appointed senators in parliament.