The Latest Breaking News from MFP

Pressure builds on Pheu Thai

A group of Pheu Thai supporters is calling for the party to break away from the Move Forward Party (MFP) over an internal rift regarding the House speaker post.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Rethink MFP wage plan

The Move Forward Party (MFP) policy to immediately increase the daily minimum wage to 450 baht and adjust it annually to keep up with inflation is generating widespread debate. While the intention to support unskilled workers may be noble, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential impacts on businesses and…

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Road ahead for MFP full of uncertainty

Given the majority of 313 House seats out of 500 won by the coalition parties led by the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, that party's prime ministerial candidate, should rightfully become Thailand's 30th prime minister.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

MFP, Pheu Thai to huddle over House Speaker post row

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party will thrash out their differences over the House Speaker post, a position both parties have been aiming to fill, at a meeting with all eight prospective coalition partners on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2023

Dems deny coalition rumours

The Democrat Party on Saturday denied rumours that it was in talks with another party to form a rival coalition that excludes the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the United Thai Nation Party (UTN).

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2023

Tuesday talks could help clarify Speaker issue

The eight-party alliance led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) hopes to have a clearer idea about the selection of the House Speaker after a meeting on Tuesday, according to MFP deputy leader Natthawut Buapratum.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2023

Lawyers' group proposes screening lese majeste complaints

The Lawyer's Association of Thailand has put forward the suggestion of forming a panel to screen complaints related to the lese majeste law in a bid to prevent the law from being exploited.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2023

Liquor producers rally behind MFP

Local liquor and beer producers on Friday called on the Move Forward Party (MFP) to push ahead with its progressive policy to liberalise liquor-making and allow more small producers to enter the market.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

Pita issues coalition unity call

Efforts are being made to defuse tensions between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party over who should get the role of House speaker.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

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Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023