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
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. Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023
Northeast pleased with MFP-led coalition - survey A majority of people in northeastern Thailand are satisfied with the formula for the formation of a coalition government led by Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to a survey by E-Saan Poll. Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023
Move Forward reverses decision to include Chartpattanakla The Move Forward Party has backtracked on its plan to include the Chartpattanakla Party in its coalition government, following furious opposition from party supporters. Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023
MFP victory one for the history books The phenomenal victory of the Move Forward Party (MFP) has stunned its political opponents. Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023
MFP denies reports it’s taking Grade A ministries A senior Move Forward Party (MFP) executive has dismissed as untrue media reports that his party has been allocated so-called Grade A ministries, saying the issue has not been finalised. Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023
MFP: Coalition partners ‘don’t have to back 112 changes’ The Move Forward Party (MFP) said on Friday that its coalition partners need not support its controversial stance on amending the royal defamation law, as it seeks to win backing to form a government. Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023
Thailand's Move Forward says coalition partners need not support amending royal insult law Thailand's progressive Move Forward party on Friday said potential coalition partners need not support its controversial stance on amending the royal insult law, as it seeks to win the backing of other parties to form a government. Reuters · May 19, 2023
Coalition talks spook markets amid split over LM Thailand’s pro-democracy parties faced built-in obstacles to forming a government even before a historic win in Sunday’s general election. Now that resistance is starting to take shape, making investors wary of a protracted political uncertainty. Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023
More senators back Pita for prime minister A growing number of senators are backing Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister. Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023
More senators back Pita's bid to be prime minister A growing number of senators are rallying behind Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister, citing the people's mandate shown in Sunday's election and the MFP's increased chance of forming a government. Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023
Stocks rise as political fears subside The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) returned to positive territory on Thursday after falling for three consecutive days following Sunday's election, with the victorious Move Forward Party (MFP) announcing a plan to form a coalition government with 313 members of parliament. Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023
New Thai government ‘firmly taking shape’, potential PM says Seven parties agree to form a government with Pita Limjaroenrat’s Move Forward Party and make him prime minister. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
The News Lens · May 18, 2023 Thailand: Opposition Parties Meet for Tricky Coalition Talks In closed-door negotiations, the liberal Move Forward Party and five other parties might struggle for consensus among each other on some issues, including Thailand’s strict lese majeste law.
Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023 Pita announces 8-party coalition plan Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Thursday formally announced a plan for a coalition government consisting of 313 MPs from eight political parties, with himself as prime minister.
Reuters · May 18, 2023 Thailand's Move Forward confident it can muster support to form government The leader of the progressive Move Forward Party that delivered a surprise victory in Thailand's election said on Thursday he was confident he could muster additional support from rivals to back his alliance and form a stable government.
Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023 Lese majeste stance could sink Dems' PM vote The Democrat Party are mulling over whether its members should elect Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister and whether any support should be conditional based on how the lese majeste law is to be handled.
Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023 Retail, banking and tourism top stocks Retail, banking and tourism stocks are set to benefit from the policies of the new coalition government led by the Move Forward Party, according to analysts.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Thailand’s Move Forward Party in talks with 5 other parties in attempt to form coalition government Thailand’s progressive Move Forward Party has held its first face-to-face discussions with five other parties in an attempt to form a coalition government, three days after scoring a stunning national election victory
Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023 Pita to share coalition details on Thursday Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he will announce the outcome of his talks on forming a government with five other political parties on Thursday morning.
Reuters · May 17, 2023 Thailand's opposition parties meet for coalition talks Thailand's opposition parties, which trounced their military-allied rivals in this week's election, met for coalition talks on Wednesday as the liberal Move Forward Party, which won the most votes, looks to form a government.
Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023 Democrats give conditional support to Pita for PM Two key Democrat members say their party will vote for Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the next prime minister if the MFP gathers majority House support and protects the royal institution.
Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023 Thaksin praises Move Forward disruptors Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday hailed the election-winning Move Forward Party as disruptors who had mastered social media, and said the ageing army generals central to years of turmoil should retire with dignity.
Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023 Thailand election: Will military elite let opposition take power? Youth-led party wins election, but military-appointed Senate and ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra may thwart its bid to govern.