Move Forward, an off-shoot of the now-defunct Future Forward Party, signifies a wind of change, a new direction for the country. Unlike other parties, the MFP's ambition is broader and aims to change the country not only politically but culturally too. The party has allied itself with young people with a desire for a more responsive democratic process.
Nevertheless, the wishes of the party's young supporters are not something that conservatives can align with or wish to see. One particularly contentious issue is the party's steadfast plan to have Section 112, or "lese majeste", redressed. This flagship policy that the MFP holds to its heart raises anxieties among the far-right wing and ultra-conservative Thais.
