This handout photo taken and released by the Thai Parliament on July 13, 2023 shows Move Forward Party Leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat (center) speaking inside the parliament chamber in Bangkok. (THAI PARLIAMENT / AFP)
BANGKOK – Thailand's parliament failed to pick a new prime minister on Thursday as the sole candidate and Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat fell short of securing the majority support required.