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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

New Thai govt must continue peace talks with insurgents - Thai official

Thailand's new government must continue engaging with insurgents in the country's south to ensure peace, a top Thai official involved in the talks said on Friday.

Reuters

MFP to shield 'registered businesses'

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Thursday assured registered marijuana growers and cannabis business operators that they would be protected, even when the new government re-lists cannabis as a narcotic.

Bangkok Post

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Post-poll lull has a lot to answer for

After a clear election victory, Thailand should already have a new government in office by now with Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, as his Move Forward Party (MFP) together with opposition ally Pheu Thai Party won a clear mandate of more than 58% of 500 lower house seats. Yet their…

Bangkok Post

Employers’ group wary of MFP wage policy

The Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) on Thursday voiced apprehension over the possible impact on businesses of the Move Forward Party’s wage policy.

Bangkok Post

MFP confident Pheu Thai won't walk away

Move Forward Party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun has expressed confidence that the Pheu Thai Party will not pull out of the coalition amid a disagreement over the post of House Speaker that both parties want.

Bangkok Post

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

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FTI sticks with annual car production forecast of 1.95m

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is maintaining its prediction for total car production this year at 1.95 million cars despite a drop in output last month.

Bangkok Post

MFP lawmaker takes aim at beer duopoly

A beer-loving MP-elect once arrested for illegal brewing is hoping the Move Forward Party’s election victory can help him break up Thailand's alcohol duopoly.

Bangkok Post

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

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

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

Beer-loving MFP lawmaker takes aim at booze duopoly

A beer-loving MP-elect once arrested for illegal brewing is hoping the Move Forward Party’s election victory can give him a long-awaited shot at breaking up a 470-billion-baht alcohol duopoly of two of the country’s wealthiest families.

Bangkok Post

Beer-loving Thai lawmaker takes aim at $14 billion booze industry duopoly

A beer-loving lawmaker in Thailand once arrested for illegal brewing is hoping his party's election win can give him a long-awaited shot at breaking up a $14 billion alcohol duopoly of two of the country's wealthiest families.

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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.

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Thailand’s Move Forward Party, allies agree on coalition platform

Eight-party coalition announces ambitious plans for reform, but makes no mention of a divisive royal insult law.

Bangkok Post

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.

Reuters

Factbox-Policy plans of alliance seeking to form Thailand coalition government

An eight-party alliance in Thailand led by the progressive Move Forward party has outlined its policy plans and priorities, as it seeks support among legislators to form a coalition government after nine years of conservative, army-backed rule.

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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.

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Thai alliance signs pact aimed at ambitious reforms but not on royal insult law

An alliance led by Thailand's progressive Move Forward party on Monday signed an ambitious agreement to draft a new constitution, end monopolies and allow same-sex marriage, among other aims, but made no mention of a divisive royal insult law.

Bangkok Post

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

Khunying Porntip issues stern warning to Pita

The planned rally by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration (UFTD) in front of parliament in Kiak Kai area on Tuesday to pressure senators to vote for Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister could backfire and Mr Pita must accept the consequences, senator Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan…

Bangkok Post

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

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

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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