Bangkok, Thailand
The Thai Election Commission announced this evening, June 9th, 2023, that they have dismissed multiple complaints and petitions against Move Forward Party Leader and PM hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat around the holding of media shares, stating they were filed past the legal time limits for complaints.
However, Pita has a...
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