The Latest Breaking News from Pita Limjaroenrat

Democracy on the line in Thailand as parliament to vote on new PM

Two months after Move Forward’s election gains, Thais will find out whether party’s leader can become PM

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023

Thai PM to retire from politics nine years after seizing power in coup

Prayuth Chan-ocha announces resignation after his party suffered a humiliating defeat in May election

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Thailand PM Prayuth to retire from politics nine years after coup

The former army chief’s party lost May’s election to a party challenging the royalist military establishment.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023

Pita future in doubt

If the Election Commission (EC) forwards a case involving Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's previous iTV shareholdings to the Constitutional Court, this could sway senators in the crucial vote for a new PM on Thursday, according to a former election commissioner and an academic.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

UTN, Bhumjaithai against forming minority govt

The United Thai Nation (UTN) and Bhumjaithai parties on Monday voiced opposition to any attempts to form a minority government as the vote to select the country's next prime minister approaches.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

No decision on Pita's shareholding yet

The Election Commission has not decided whether to send the iTV shareholding case of prime ministerial candidate Pita Limcharoenrat to the Constitution Court, according to its chair.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

Thai PM Front Runner Pita Limjaroenrat Invites Taylor Swift To Perform In Bangkok

Singer canceled her 2014 concert after military coup; Move Forward Party leader says country 'on track to be fully democratic'.

Zenger · Jul 10, 2023

Protest site ready ahead of 'problematic' vote for PM

An area near the parliament has been prepared for demonstrators when the House and Senate meet on Thursday to vote on who should be the new prime minister, a vote some senators warn could be problematic.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

MFP partners query vote tactics

The seven parties in the eight-member political alliance led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) want the MFP to tell them how it would handle the parliamentary vote to select a new prime minister, in the event party leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, fails the first vote set for Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023

Pita's PM hopes hang on a miracle

Judgement day for Pita Limjaroenrat's quest to become Thailand's 30th prime minister has been set for July 13, 19 and 20. The event is significant because, if Mr Pita is selected, Thailand may see unprecedented changes in the next four years if the campaign policies promised by the Move Forward…

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023