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MFP-Pheu Thai alliance on the rocks?

It's been a rough start in forming a coalition government, particularly with the row over the House speaker position between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai. Now we've seen that it's a fragile partnership between the two, and if they do form a government together, more difficult times…

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

Srettha ‘firm’ on Pita for prime minister

Srettha Thavisin, a Pheu Thai Party candidate for prime minister, has reaffirmed his support for Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for premiership.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

EC deadline looms for Pita probe

An Election Commission (EC) fact-finding committee is expected to wrap up its inquiry into an alleged violation of the organic law on the election of MPs by Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat within its set deadline.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2023

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Pita 'won't get 5 votes' for PM, says senator

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Move Forward Party (MFP), will likely receive fewer than five votes from the Senate in the parliamentary election for the new prime minister, according to a senator.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

'Old politics' rears its head

With the House of Representatives due to convene next week, the prospect of a coalition government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) remains uncertain.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

Wissanu plays down court's MFP query

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Tuesday played down the Constitutional Court's decision to seek an update from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) on a petition against the Move Forward Party (MFP) for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Pita: Senators should not abuse lese majeste law issue

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has warned senators not to use his party's intention to amend the lese majeste law as an excuse to block his election as prime minister, because that would pit the institution against the people.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

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Pita urged to reveal details of land sale

Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Monday called on Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat to disclose details involving the sale of a 14-rai land plot he owned in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Pran Buri district.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Court prods attorney-general over Section 112 push

The Constitutional Court has asked the attorney-general for an update on a petition lodged against the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its leader Pita Limjaroenrat over their policy to amend the lese majeste law.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Coalition bloc eyes backup plan

The eight prospective coalition parties are expected to discuss a contingency plan at a meeting on Thursday if they cannot proceed with the formation of a government, according to Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chantararuangthong.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Move Foward's Pita urged to reveal details of land sale

Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Monday called on Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat to disclose details involving the sale of a 14-rai land plot he owned in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Pran Buri district.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Other names could be put up for PM's job

More names could be nominated for the parliamentary selection of the next prime minister other than just Pita Limjaroenrat from the Move Forward Party (MFP), says Senator Akanit Muensawad.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2023

Pheu Thai heaps pressure on MFP's Pita

141 versus 151? They are not three-digit lottery numbers, but the number of the Pheu Thai Party's seats in the House of Representatives compared to those of the Move Forward Party.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2023

Move Forward's fortunes still up in the air

The Election Commission's (EC) endorsement of all 500 MPs-elect has paved the way for parliament to convene and choose a new prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2023

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Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2023

Anutin denies any secret MFP deal

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has rejected rumours of any discussions or secret agreements between his party and the Move Forward Party (MFP).

Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2023

Pheu Thai to finalise speaker stance on Tuesday

The Pheu Thai Party aims to finalise its stance on the selection of the House speaker on Tuesday, a day ahead of a planned meeting with the coalition-leading Move Forward Party (MFP) to resolve the dispute.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023

Compromise is in order

With every passing day, the Move Forward Party's (MFP) prospects of successfully forming a coalition government appear to slip further away despite its best efforts to keep calm, according to observers.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023

Senate probes Pita's assets

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat may face more hurdles in his bid to become the next prime minister as a Senate panel is now looking into issues related to his assets and debts declaration.

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Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2023

Chalerm enters speaker fray

Pheu Thai heavyweight Chalerm Yubumrung has joined the fray to criticise the Move Forward Party (MFP) as both parties continue to lock horns over who gets the House speaker position after the formation of a new government.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

EC seeks more evidence on Pita iTV-share claims

The Election Commission (EC) said it needs more evidence and statements to investigate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's alleged ineligibility to contest the election linked with his holding of iTV Plc shares.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

Phuket eager to host Specialised Expo 2028

The 172nd general assembly of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has scheduled an election for Wednesday that people in Phuket have been planning for since 2020.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

Pita tests positive for Covid

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be self-isolating for a few days.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

Ruangkrai continues his crusade against Pita

Serial petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana is continuing his crusade against Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, this time asking the Election Commission to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on Mr Pita's eligibility to be an MP.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023

Thailand clears poll results, paving way for new government

Thailand has moved a step closer to breaking the political impasse after last month’s election, with the poll body endorsing results which saw pro-democracy parties winning enough seats to end almost a decade of military-backed rule.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2023

EconThai glum on second-half outlook

The domestic economy may slow down in the second half of the year due to a number of problems, ranging from looming drought and political uncertainties to a sluggish global economy, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).

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