Thai PM front runner Pita promises same-sex marriage, gender identity rights
His coalition has made a joint pledge to pass laws, including the Marriage Equality Act, to ensure equal rights for all couples regardless of gender.
Coup-installed Senate not yet ready for Move Forward
The 250 senators appointed by the 2014 coup leaders remain a very real threat to the party that won the most seats in the May 14 election, Senate sources say.
Thai Sang Thai leader Sudarat urges Move Forward, Pheu Thai to end standoff over House speaker
Sudarat said she feared that if the two parties did not resolve their differences, and allowed their MPs to vote freely, it could jeopardise the formation of the next coalition…
Move Forward outlines plans to tackle urgent issues
These issues include negotiations on the contract of the high-speed railway project linking three airports, raising the minimum wage to 450 baht per day, as well as the price of…
Outgoing PM Prayut warns incoming PM Pita: Soldiers and police are against amending lese majeste law
Move Forward had promised during the election campaign that it would amend Article 112, so the crime could no longer be used as a political tool.
Thai economists urge next government to explore alternatives to increasing government revenue
The economists warned the newly elected government to explore alternative ways of increasing government revenue rather than by hiking the capital gains tax in order to achieve the…
Why Pheu Thai is unlikely to betray Move Forward-led coalition, despite rumours
Thaksin’s youngest daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra also spoke out to deny the rumours.
Move Forward expected to dump junta’s 20-year National Strategy
Move Forward had announced during election campaigns that it would rush to enact 45 pieces of law, including pushing for charter amendments.
Move Forward and Pheu Thai pledge to tackle rising households debt
Rising household debt is considered a significant economic problem in Thailand, and currently stands at a record high of 15.09 trillion baht, according to the National Economic…
TikTok sweeps wave of change over Thailand’s election campaigns
With a large percentage of Thai nationals active on social media, TikTok has emerged as a powerful tool for politicians to sway public opinion and secure votes.