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The opposition has urged the government not to use its parliamentary majority to block the formation of a special House committee to monitor spending under the 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree, citing the need for greater scrutiny.

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Opposition seeks review of loan scrutiny motion

Opposition lawmakers have called on parliament to reconsider its decision not to classify a motion seeking scrutiny of the government's 400-billion-baht loan programme as an urgent matter.

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MFP predicts PM nod for Pita

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has expressed confidence its leader Pita Limjaroenrat will receive enough support from senators to become the new prime minister in the crucial vote next Thursday.

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MoU won't cause problems, says MFP

Amending Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, is a key campaign pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), but questions have arisen as to whether the party will be able to pursue the issue.

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Thai finance minister frontrunner aims to tackle debt

Thailand's election-winning Move Forward party is committed to increasing welfare spending and the minimum wage while promoting growth by opening up the economy to competition and cutting corruption, its finance minister-designate said.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Thai cannabis sector spooked as election winner mulls reversing legalisation

A proposal by Thailand's election-winning Move Forward party to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic a year after it was made legal is sowing panic in an industry that is projected to be worth up to $1.2 billion over the next few years.

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MFP plans protection for cannabis growers, sellers

The Move Forward Party (MFP) plans to reinstate cannabis as a narcotic drug, while protecting its growers and sellers.

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MFP ensures protection for cannabis growers, sellers

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has reaffirmed its plan to reinstate cannabis as a narcotic drug, while ensuring protection for its growers and sellers.

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MFP: Coalition partners ‘don’t have to back 112 changes’

The Move Forward Party (MFP) said on Friday that its coalition partners need not support its controversial stance on amending the royal defamation law, as it seeks to win backing to form a government.

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Broadcast agency shot from both sides over funds for World Cup TV rights

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has been criticised over its contribution towards the cost of airing football's World Cup in Thailand, with some saying it gave too little and others too much.

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