Thai court says popular politician can retain parliamentary seat

Former leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat can retain his seat (AP)

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked from becoming prime minister even though his party placed first in last year’s election, did not violate election law and can retain his seat in parliament.

Mr Pita had been suspended from parliament pending the court ruling on whether he violated the law by owning shares in a media company.