Before he ended his speech, Mr Pita shared his aspirations for the country’s future.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-pita-limjaroenrat-move-forward-election-win-speech-3489871?cid=cna_flip_070214

But the odds were always going to be stacked against Pita on his road to taking the premiership from the junta, even after his success in the election.

Source: https://time.com/6294351/thailand-prime-minister-parliament-vote-pita/

Chaithawat, who was previously the party's secretary-general, called the move a "temporary restructuring" while Pita clears his name.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/index/TOPIX-INDEX-61714390/news/Thailand-s-opposition-Move-Forward-Party-names-new-leader-44909840/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230923

Chonlanan Srikaew, the leader of the coalition partner Pheu Thai Party, nominated Pita to start Thursday’s proceedings, which include six hours of debate before an up-or-down vote for prime minister.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1801354/thailands-parliament-is-set-to-choose-a-prime-minister-but-it-might-not-be-the-election-winner

For a wholesome meal, consider a Signature Stuffed Pita from Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill.

Source: https://www.bupipedream.com/ac/listicle/138237/what-to-eat-at-bu/

Furthermore, the academics believed Mr Pita and the MFP had no room to back down from their Section 112 stance after making it a central element of their election campaign.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/politics/thailands-lawmakers-move-to-strip-senate-of-power-to-select-prime-minister/

"Hopefully, the entire country will respect the results and the will of the people," Pita said after voting.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/record-turnout-projected-as-thais-vote-in-battle-of-old-rivalries

If found guilty, Pita could face severe penalties, including up to 10 years in prison and a 20-year voting ban.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/politics/thailands-pita-limjaroenrat-faces-investigation-for-potential-election-rule-violation/

“If Move Forward comes in first, we will form a government and I will be prime minister,” Pita added.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/thailand-opposition-on-course-to-crush-military-parties-in-election-rout-20230515-p5d8ca.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Leader of Pheu Thai party Chonlanan Srikaew, left, gives the traditional greeting or "wai" to Leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/coalition-scenarios-thailands-election-8615045/

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat waves to supporters during a victory parade in Bangkok.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/24/thailand-election-opposition-military-move-forward-pita-protests/

Mr Pita tweeted that he was “ready” to become the country’s 30th prime minister.

Source: https://www.mutiny.in/thailand-elections-voters-deal-a-major-blow-to-military-backed-rule/

Out of the 715 members of parliament present, 395voted to block the second nomination, 312 voted for it, eight abstained and one – Pita himself – didn’t cast the vote, according to the house speaker.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/07/18/thai-court-suspends-prime-ministerial-hopeful-pita-limjaroenrats-status-as-lawmaker/

Pita, a liberal from the private sector, has won huge youth support for his plan to shake up politics and bring reforms to sectors and institutions long considered untouchable.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/thailands-move-forward-seeks-to-curb-senate-powers-after-loss-in-pm-vote/article_3cff4b28-529b-534c-aaa9-eb07f26ecf49.html

Pita appears to be gaining popularity among Thai voters.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-election-prime-minister-candidate-politics-prayut-paetongtarn-3442481?cid=cna_flip_070214

Pita is layered with hummus and eggplant za’alook and topped with diced tomato, cucumber, onion, dill pickle and tahini.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2588307/tajine-features-many-dishes-for-two-so-bring-a-friend-and-travel-to-mo.html

Pita, the leader of the progressive Move Forward Party, had achieved a remarkable victory in the May election, signaling the Thai people’s rejection of nearly nine years of military-backed government.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/politics/pita-limjaroenrats-supporters-rally-in-bangkok-ahead-of-pm-vote/

Should Pita lose the first vote, the house speaker will table session after session until a prime minister emerges‚ raising the specter of weeks of deadlock and economic uncertainty.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/thai-parliament-votes-for-pm-with-reformist-frontrunner-facing-hurdles.html

Supporters of Pita Limjaroenrat hold a banner depicting the prime ministerial candidate and leader of the progressive Move Forward party against the gates of the parliament building in Bangkok on July 19, 2023.

Source: https://time.com/6296182/thai-prime-minister-vote-pita-suspended-protests/

Thailand's opposition Move Forward has named a new leader after Pita Limjaroenrat, who led the party to a stunning election victory in May, was thwarted in his efforts to become premier.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/politics/thailand-opposition-move-forward-party-names-new-leader-c-11994096