The Latest Breaking News from Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

Thai court acquits a progressive political leader on charges of royal defamation

A Thai court has acquitted the leader of the Progressive Movement, of defaming the king and violating online laws

The Independent UK · May 28

Thanathorn cleared of royal insult over vaccine comments

The Criminal Court has acquitted Progressive Movement founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit of lese-majeste charges arising from comments he made criticising the government’s Covid-19 vaccine procurement, ruling that his remarks targeted the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration and not the monarchy.

Bangkok Post · May 28

Breaking the Cycle review – meet the charismatic Thai politician striving to change his country’s history

Gripping documentary examines the Future Forward Party’s unprecedented 2019 election result, and its leader’s aim to break Thailand’s repeated military coups

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23

'Deal struck on next govt'

A political deal involving the formation of a new government has been reached in Hong Kong between Thaksin Shinawatra and Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement, a source in the Pheu Thai Party says.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28, 2023

Why Thailand’s election winner was stopped from becoming prime minister

Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to be nominated as Thailand’s new prime minister has ended, despite his victory in the general election.

The Week · Jul 21, 2023

Explainer: why was the winner of Thailand's election blocked from becoming prime minister?

The Thai parliamentary election was held over two months ago and yet, the country still has no prime minister or government. While much remains in flux, one thing appears certain – the popular reformist leader of the party that received the most votes in the election, Pita Limjaroenrat, will not…

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023

Appeal Court also rejects Pannika's suit against Warong

The Appeal Court has upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by Progressive Movement core member Pannika Wanich against Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom over remarks alleging misuse of public donations.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 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

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

A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand

Incoming MPs see their gender as a strength and are determined to push through the reforms Thai people voted for.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023