Thailand: Former PM Candidate Pita Resigns As Move Forward leader

By Nontarat Phaicharoen

Pita Limjaroenrat, whose Move Forward Party was the top vote-getter in the May 14 general election, resigned as leader on Friday to pave the way for another MP to steer Thailand’s opposition.

The progressive Move Forward won the highest number of seats in Parliament, but Pita’s bid to become...