Group rallies outside Parliament wants senators to vote for Pita as PM
Protesters demanded that the 250 appointed senators vote for Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be the next PM, saying that it was the people's verdict.
Move Forward Party-led coalition signs landmark MoU in symbolic message on coup anniversary
Prime Minister-in-waiting Pita Limjaroenrat said the purpose behind creating an MoU was to bring together mutual interests and foster cooperation through the mechanisms of…
Former PM Yingluck prays for no more coups as new coalition allies ready to sign pact
Yingluck’s government was ousted by a military coup on May 22, 2014, led by then-Army chief Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Gibran-Prabowo brouhaha signals PDI-P unease with Jokowi
The PDI-P decided not to sanction the eldest son of Jokowi over a controversy that came amid a growing contingent of the President’s supporter groups.
How Laotians, Cambodians view Thailand’s May 14 election
The latest election result signalled an appetite not just for a change of government, but also political reform after nearly two decades of military dominance that included two…
Move Forward Party leader sees a stronger role for Thailand regionally and on the global stage
Party leader Pita Limjaroenra also said that the next Move Forward-led government will revive Thailand’s leading role in Asean and work to lessen the violence in Myanmar.
Thailand’s winning Move Forward Party announces 8-party coalition with eye on forming government
The MFP-led coalition has 313 of the 500 seats in the Lower House, based on preliminary poll results.
Pheu Thai’s Cholnan vows to help Move Forward muster 376 votes to elect Pita as PM
Cholnan made the promise at a joint press conference held by eight parties to announce a coalition government of 313 MPs headed by Move Forward.
Share prices of energy, retail, construction firms feel the pinch after Move Forward victory
Analysts believe Move Forward's economic policies to act against those enjoying near-monopoly could be the reason.
Move Forward told not to use public pressure to force support for Pita as PM
Caretaker Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin described Pita as a “crybaby” who was using public pressure to force MPs and senators to vote for him, even if they don’t agree…