The Latest Breaking News from MFP

Somsak Thepsutin to name party of choice

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said he will defect from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) most probably to the main opposition Pheu Thai Party.

Bangkok Post · Mar 16, 2023

Pita rules out alliance with PPRP, UTN

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of forming an alliance with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) or the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) after the election.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2023

Politicians step up election campaigns

An anti-government group tried to confront Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his official tour in Ratchaburi on Monday, as pickets against political parties at their campaign trails could be expected to be more common.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

Are the stars aligning for Pheu Thai?

As all politicians are rolling up their sleeves for the next election, it's clear Pheu Thai is in the lead. There is speculation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will dissolve parliament next month, probably on March 15, so that the country can head to the polls scheduled for May 7…

Bangkok Post · Feb 24, 2023

Pita-Piyabutr row over, for now

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Thursday insisted the war of words between its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, and Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement, was over.

Bangkok Post · Feb 24, 2023

Move Forward must stand tall amid Pheu Thai momentum: Piyabutr

The Move Forward Party (MFP) must challenge the Pheu Thai Party's ambition to score an election landslide victory and rethink its campaign strategy to stay relevant and attract more votes, according to Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement (PM).

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023

Rivals vie for Chon Buri

The elections in Chon Buri are being closely watched because not only is it a battleground between two opposing camps, but the outcome can also decide the fate of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is seeking to return as head of the government.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023

MFP 'outshines' Pheu Thai in debate

The Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs delivered well-prepared performances in the two-day general debate, especially during the grilling of the government over shady businesses operated by Chinese triads, according to academics.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023

Move Forward not worried about senator's lawsuit

The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) says it is not worried about a 100-million-baht defamation suit against MP Rangsiman Rome after he raised questions of money laundering allegations against an unnamed senator during this week’s censure debate.

Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2023

Stripping away the mask

The opposition has outlined a dozen issues to be launched in this week's general debate aimed not at bringing down the government straight away but running it into disrepute for the next polls three months down the road.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023