Thailand’s constitutional court rejected a petition challenging a parliament decision last month to deny pro-democracy leader Pita Limjaroenrat a second shot at the prime minister’s job, clearing the way for lawmakers to hold a fresh vote.

The nine-member court unanimously rejected the petition on Wednesday, saying the plaintiffs were not eligible to challenge the parliament resolution as their rights were not directly violated. The court also turned down a request to delay the next premier vote.

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