The Latest Breaking News from Pita Limjaroenrat

Pita invites Taylor Swift to Thailand

Taylor Swift is coming to Southeast Asia next year but fans will have to go to Singapore if they want to see her.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2023

New PM expected within 3 parliament sessions

The new prime minister is likely to be installed within the first three joint sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled for the next two weeks, said Deputy House Speaker-elect Pichet Chuamuangphan.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2023

UTN leader won't compete for PM post

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) will not nominate its leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as a prime ministerial candidate to compete against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2023

Aspirant PM Pita's wealth has dropped B41m

Aspiring prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat's net worth has fallen 41 million baht since his assets declaration when he entered parliament four years ago.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

Private sector lauds speaker choice

Business leaders are expecting a smoother path for the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its seven political party allies to form a government and deal with economic challenges after settling on a House speaker.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023

Speaker uncertain about repeated votes for PM

The new House speaker has said he is not certain how many times the vote for prime minister can be repeated if Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat does not receive the required support on the first try.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023

Thailand chooses a House speaker as the Move Forward Party tries to secure the prime minister job

Thailand’s new government is a step closer to forming with the speaker of the House of Representative chosen on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Move Forward, Pheu Thai share deputy speaker positions

Move Forward Party MP Padipat Suntiphada was elected first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives and Pheu Thai MP Pichet Chuamuangphan second speaker on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023

Thai parliament names veteran politician Wan Noor as speaker

Wan Noor’s appointment seen as a compromise between Move Forward and Pheu Thai, which have been at odds over the post.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

Stocks to rebound on government optimism - analysts

Thailand’s stocks may rebound in the fourth quarter as the appointment of a new government will likely bolster optimism about the prospects of fiscal stimulus spurring sluggish economic growth, according to a survey of analysts.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023