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The tide of history shifts in Thai politics

Notwithstanding the ongoing political shenanigans by appointed agencies to shape final outcomes after the May 14 poll, Thailand already will never be the same again. The Move Forward Party's (MFP) victory as the largest winning side, with 151 out of 500 parliamentary seats, is profound but not unprecedented. Together with…

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Pheu Thai scraps B10,000 handout

The Pheu Thai Party has scrapped the 10,000-baht handout it promised during the election campaign, saying the high cost of the Move Forward Party’s welfare programmes would make it unfeasible.

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Chuan: MFP-Pheu Thai tussle ‘not surprising’

The ongoing tussle between Move Forward and Pheu Thai — the nation’s two biggest parties — over who should hold the parliament president’s post is hardly surprising since both are not far apart in the number of seats they won in the polls, according to former parliament president Chuan Leekpai.

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Bottoms up to clarity on alcohol laws

Last year on Nov 2, the Progressive Liquor Bill proposed by the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) almost won approval with 194 votes in favour of from the House of Representatives, narrowly losing by two votes to 196 against the bill.

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Coalition sets up transition team

The eight-party coalition on Tuesday resolved to set up a coordinating committee during the transition of power along with seven working groups to address major problems facing the country.

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EC rejects petitions against Pheu Thai's B10,000 digital handout

The Election Commission has dismissed petitions asking that it examine whether the Pheu Thai Party's policy of a 10,000-baht digital handout to everyone aged 16 and over violates Section 73 of the law on the election of MPs.

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Srettha denies rumoured 'secret deal' to usurp MFP

Srettha Thavisin, one of Pheu Thai's three prime ministerial candidates, on Monday denied in a tweet rumours about a "secret deal" to form another coalition led by the Pheu Thai.

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Stage set for speaker showdown

The Pheu Thai Party is still locking horns with the Move Forward Party over the House Speaker position, insisting the position be filled by one of its candidates ahead of a scheduled meeting on Tuesday to thrash out a solution to the dispute.

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Thaksin 'confused' by Chuvit's secret-coalition claim

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he was left flabbergasted by the allegation of a "secret deal" for the Pheu Thai Party to form a coalition government with former parties in the government bloc.

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Thaksin 'flabbergasted' by Chuvit's secret-coalition claim

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he was left flabbergasted by the allegation by whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit of a "secret deal" for the Pheu Thai Party to form a coalition government with former parties in the government bloc.

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Pressure builds on Pheu Thai

A group of Pheu Thai supporters is calling for the party to break away from the Move Forward Party (MFP) over an internal rift regarding the House speaker post.

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Pheu Thai supporters' group urges split with Move Forward

A group of Pheu Thai Party supporters on Sunday urged it to let the Move Forward Party form a coalition government without its help, expressing frustration against "disrespect" shown towards Pheu Thai.

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MFP, Pheu Thai to huddle over House Speaker post row

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party will thrash out their differences over the House Speaker post, a position both parties have been aiming to fill, at a meeting with all eight prospective coalition partners on Tuesday.

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Tuesday talks could help clarify Speaker issue

The eight-party alliance led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) hopes to have a clearer idea about the selection of the House Speaker after a meeting on Tuesday, according to MFP deputy leader Natthawut Buapratum.

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Pita issues coalition unity call

Efforts are being made to defuse tensions between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party over who should get the role of House speaker.

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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…

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House speaker rift widens

A rift is widening between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai as they jostle over who gets the role of House speaker.

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Pheu Thai rebrand on cards after poll loss

The Pheu Thai Party is seeking to rebrand itself through improved use of social media so it will perform better in future polls after its defeat to the Move Forward Party (MFP) in the May 14 election.

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Pheu Thai claims House speaker's position

The Pheu Thai Party should get the House speakership because it has more people suitable for the position than the Move Forward Party, according to Adisorn Piangket, Pheu Thai list MP-elect.

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Prawit determined to stay on as PPRP leader

Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has rejected speculation that he will step down following the party's underwhelming election result.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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