The Latest Breaking News from MFP

Pita 'won't get 5 votes' for PM, says senator

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Move Forward Party (MFP), will likely receive fewer than five votes from the Senate in the parliamentary election for the new prime minister, according to a senator.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

New twist to speaker row

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party may consider a new power-sharing proposal when they hold talks on Thursday to negotiate over the role of House speaker, a source said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

MFP probes MP on battery claims

The Move Forward Party (MFP) will investigate one of its MPs-elect, who has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend, who was also his campaign assistant.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

No let-up in speaker stalemate

Pheu Thai MPs reiterated at their latest meeting that the next House speaker must be a candidate from their party and said the demand would be relayed to the Move Forward Party (MFP) during their talks on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Wissanu plays down court's MFP query

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Tuesday played down the Constitutional Court's decision to seek an update from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) on a petition against the Move Forward Party (MFP) for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Pita urged to reveal details of land sale

Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Monday called on Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat to disclose details involving the sale of a 14-rai land plot he owned in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Pran Buri district.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Senator sues MFP MP for defamation

Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun on Monday attended a preliminary hearing involving a 100-million-baht defamation lawsuit he filed against Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Court prods attorney-general over Section 112 push

The Constitutional Court has asked the attorney-general for an update on a petition lodged against the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its leader Pita Limjaroenrat over their policy to amend the lese majeste law.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Coalition bloc eyes backup plan

The eight prospective coalition parties are expected to discuss a contingency plan at a meeting on Thursday if they cannot proceed with the formation of a government, according to Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chantararuangthong.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

MPs to meet July 4 to choose speaker

The House of Representatives will convene on July 4 to select a speaker and two deputies, according to Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023