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Rift over Speaker's job erupts

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has insisted the post of House Speaker should be filled by the MFP amid reports that its prospective coalition partner Pheu Thai wants it.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Don't delay poll results

Almost two weeks after the national election, there is little sign that the Election Commission (EC) will officially endorse the poll results any time soon.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

MFP to go easy on wage hike

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat said a coalition government under his leadership would not raise the minimum daily wage to 450 baht immediately but would ensure a reasonable increase without causing damage to industry or the economy.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

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Weed shop near school suspended

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has suspended the licence of a cannabis shop near a well-known school on Silom Road for a month.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Coalition MoU could land MFP in hot water: activists

Part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and seven prospective coalition partners on Monday could end up backfiring on the MFP if it decides to pursue amending the ultra-sensitive lese majeste law, which is not stated in the pact, according to political activists.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Senators still unsure about backing Pita

The majority of senators have not yet decided if they will back Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, according to outspoken senator Wanchai Sornsiri.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

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Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

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Prayut allays fears over transfer of power

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday assured the nation of a smooth transition from the caretaker government to the new government, adding that sufficient measures are being maintained to shore up the economy during the process.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Thailand Opposition Signs Coalition Agreement, Pledges To Restore Democracy

In a joint MOU, coalition leaders vow to draft a new constitution, pass a marriage equality act, and reform the police, military, and the justice process.

The News Lens · May 23, 2023

Prawit's party says it will not merge with Pheu Thai

Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) secretary-general Santi Prompat has rejected speculation of a merger with Pheu Thai and said Gen Prawit Wongsuwon remains the party's leader.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Coalition parties sign agreement

Leaders of eight parties have signed a memorandum of understanding as they step closer to forming a new coalition government on Monday.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Coalition hopefuls unveil pact

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has given assurances that its government's policies will not harm this country's constitutional monarchy.

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

Fix weed law, don't axe it

The shocking news on Friday about a cannabis shop standing side-by-side with a convent school on Silom Road in Bangkok is a reminder that the country needs good laws and stronger community-based surveillance to regulate ganja dispensaries as they mushroom across the country. If not, the cannabis they sell that…

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

Coalition hopefuls seal deal to pursue major reforms but maintain monarchy

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and its seven coalition allies have signed a deal that lays out an ambitious reform agenda while committing to maintain the constitutional monarchy.

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

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Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

No lese majeste changes in coalition MoU

The draft memorandum of understanding between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its seven coalition allies does not include changing the lese majeste law, but does cover rewriting the constitution, ending the monopoly on alcoholic beverage production and relisting cannabis as a narcotic.

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

Analysts concerned delay could hamper GDP, stocks

Stock market analysts have expressed unease about the post-election political situation, saying a delay in the formation of a new government would affect the country's GDP and encourage foreign investors to continue dumping Thai shares.

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

MFP, allies to sign deal

Eight coalition parties will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, but the controversial topic of revising Section 112 of the Criminal Code is expected not to be included.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

Leading the economy

The business sector is calling for the new government to appoint appropriate leaders to take the helm at economic ministries, in particular the Finance Ministry, as they want to see the country progress without interruption amid several internal and external challenges.

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Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

EC looking into Pita's shareholdings

The Election Commission is expected to rule on whether Move Forward Party (MFP) leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, was eligible to run in the election, due to his ownership of shares in a media company.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

Sudden wage hike 'may lead to job losses'

The Move Forward Party (MFP) should let Pheu Thai handle the country's economic policy, business leaders said, warning that raising wages too high and too fast could lead to job losses due to workers being replaced by machines.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

Move Forward, allies to sign deal

Eight prospective coalition parties will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday. The controversial topic of revising Section 112 of the Criminal Code, a key pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), is expected not to be included in the MoU.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

A matter of survival

Political observers were surprised by the Move Forward Party's victory in the May 14 election and that the Pheu Thai Party came runner-up in the race.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

MFP needs solid team

Statistically, it is often observed that after a general election, the stock index experiences a significant jump, reflecting the heightened confidence of investors once the political scene becomes clearer.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

Poll outcome invites shared wisdom

That was the week that was, beginning on May 14, 2023, Thailand's monumental and momentous national election day. The results of the election were historically in favour of democratic change, with the Move Forward Party (MFP) gaining the most seats in the Lower House. It is leading a coalition of…

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

New govt coalition parties yet to agree terms

Potential governing coalition parties have yet to agree on the terms of a memorandum of understanding expected to be announced on Monday, according to a senior Move Forward Party (MFP) official.

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