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Senators still the biggest threat to Pita

The Election Commission has resolved unanimously by six votes to zero to reject three complaints challenging the qualifications of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to contest the May 14 general election as a party-list candidate on ground the complaints were not lodged within the legal time limit.

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Organic law probe could doom Pita

The Election Commission (EC)'s decision to investigate Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat over whether he had violated the organic law on the election of members of parliament may lead to many senators voting against his bid for the prime minister post, according to a former commissioner.

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Pita against vote on separatist state

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Saturday opposed calls for the separation of the deep South from Thailand, saying the party stands by the principle that Thailand is an inseparable kingdom.

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Pita to become MP before EC decides

The Election Commission (EC) says it will have to endorse the MP status of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat before it can consider whether to strip him of it over his alleged share-holding offence.

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EC to launch probe into poll candidacy

The Election Commission has agreed to launch an inquiry to determine if Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has violated Section 42(3) and Section 151 of the organic law on the election of MPs by applying as a list-MP candidate despite knowing he may not have been eligible to…

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Move Forward leader backs major 2028 expo bid

PHUKET: Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.

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EC votes to investigate Pita

The Election Commission has thrown out three complaints related to media share ownership against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat — but he is far from in the clear.

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Thailand’s cannabis lovers face comedown amid legalisation U-turn

Southeast Asian country’s booming cannabis industry is under a cloud as politicians reconsider decriminalisation.

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Rice Dept in Move Forward Party's crosshairs

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has launched its own investigation into claims of irregular spending for an event organised by the Department of Rice, saying state officials should be warned that the incoming government will not tolerate corruption in office.

Bangkok Post

40 police transferred over 'bribe stickers'

About 40 highway police allegedly involved in a scheme to take kickbacks from illegally overloaded trucks by issuing so-called "bribe stickers" will be transferred to inactive posts, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the Counter Corruption Division (CCD) commander, said on Thursday.

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Pro-Pita group wants complaints dismissed

A group of demonstrators on Thursday demanded the Election Commission dismiss all complaints against Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and endorse official election results as soon as possible to pave the way for his government.

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EC yet to accept iTV case against Pita

The Election Commission (EC) says it is still considering whether to accept a complaint filed against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat over his shareholding in a media company.

Bangkok Post

Eight-party alliance brings forward timeline to form government

An alliance of eight political parties has agreed to bring forward their timeline for forming the new government by 2-3 weeks, and set up two more working groups.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward's use of hammer and sickle challenged in complaint

The Move Forward Party said the Election Commission has asked why it included a hammer and sickle in its campaign cartoon, after a complaint that it suggested opposition to the constitutional monarchy.

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Pita gets a head start on city problems

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime minister aspirant Pita Limjaroenrat has promised to work closely with City Hall to tackle 21 of Bangkok's major problems, including traffic congestion, flooding and air pollution.

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Pita admits share transfer

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat is not out of the woods yet, despite having transferred the controversial shares he held in iTV to his relatives.

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Thailand's Pita confident of surviving move to thwart his PM bid

Thailand's prime ministerial frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat played down an effort to disqualify him over a stock ownership issue on Tuesday, insisting he violated no rules and that rivals were determined to keep him from the top job.

Bangkok Post

Pita: Allies already working on issues facing government

The eight parties that hope to form the next government have set up more working groups as they consider themselves as already beginning work, according to the leader of the election-winning Move Forward Party.

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Cambodian PM falsely claims MFP would expel migrants

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has falsely claimed that the election-winning Move Forward Party plans to expel Cambodian workers from Thailand.

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Pita says iTV shares transferred, no bar to being PM

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the election-winning Move Forward Party (MFP), said on Tuesday his iTV shares were transferred to relatives' names to ensure he could be the next prime minister, amid attempts to block him from entering government.

Bangkok Post

MFP to bring back gender equality bill

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed to push for a bill seeking to legalise same-sex marriage and improve gender equality after forming a government.

Bangkok Post

Pita 'has sold iTV shares'

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has reportedly sold the shares he held in a media company in the hope of keeping his bid to become Thailand's next prime minister alive.

Bangkok Post

Pita promises same-sex marriage at 50,000-strong Pride parade

The frontrunner to be Thailand's next prime minister joined a Pride parade in the capital on Sunday, promising to pass a law that would allow same-sex marriage and gender identity rights if he becomes premier.

Bangkok Post

Timeline unnerves some sectors

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and seven coalition political parties are expected to ascend to power in early August.

Bangkok Post

Move Foward floats lifting booze ban on Buddhist holidays

Key figures in the election-winning Move Forward Party (MFP) have voiced their opposition to the government's ban on alcohol sales on important Buddhism-related holidays, saying it limits freedom.

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