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Thai opposition leader Pita blocked again from becoming PM amid protests and legal issues

  • Pita Limjaroenrat's bid to become Thailand's prime minister has now been blocked twice by the parliament.
  • Pita was temporarily suspended from his duties as a lawmaker due to allegations he violated election rules.
  • The Constitutional Court is considering disqualifying Pita over his stake in a media firm.
  • Pita's supporters have protested his rejection as PM, accusing the system of disrespecting voters.
  • With Pita sidelined, his party may support the second biggest partner Pheu Thai to put forward a new PM nominee.
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