The Latest Breaking News from The Move Forward Party

Thailand election explained: Why Sunday’s vote is historic with young progressive leader ahead in polls

Military-appointed Senate will play no role in choosing the next prime minister as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to move on from a prolonged period of political and strategic instability, Shweta Sharma writes

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Thailand's Progressive Party Reforms Under New Name

Thailand's Move Forward Party rebrands as People's Party, vows to continue advocating for reforms despite court ruling. International concern over impact o...

Top News · Aug 9, 2024

Thailand's reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People's Party

Just two days after being disbanded by court order, Thailand’s main progressive political party has regrouped under a new name and vowed to continue its fight for reforms despite continuing opposition from the conservative establishment that blocked the party from taking power despite finishing first in last year’s election

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Thai election authorities seek to dissolve poll-winning Move Forward Party

Election body says party’s bid to amend lese-majeste law undermines governance system but MFP vows to ‘prove innocence’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

Pita joins protest against Chiang Mai coal mine

Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the Move Forward Party, on Thursday joined a protest by Karen villagers against a proposed coal mine in Omkoi district, Chiang Mai.

Bangkok Post · Sep 29, 2023

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, resigns

The 43-year-old steps down so party can name member to serve as parliament’s opposition leader.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023

Pita resigns as Move Forward leader

Pita Limjaroenrat has resigned as leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) to make way for his successor to take up the post of opposition leader.

Bangkok Post · Sep 15, 2023

Thai political deadlock drags on as vote for prime minister is delayed

Prolonged uncertainty is raising questions over stability in Thailand, which has seen two coups over the past 20 years.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023

Pheu Thai bloc 'excludes MFP'

The Pheu Thai Party is putting together a government without the Move Forward Party (MFP) and will nominate property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as prime minister in the next round of voting scheduled for this Friday, according to sources.

Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2023

Prayut concerned about pro-MFP rallies

Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about the rallies organised by supporters of the Move Forward Party (MFP) to show their dissatisfaction with the Senate and the ongoing political situation, according to Prime Minister's Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28, 2023