MFP still hopes it can renominate Pita for PM Election winners Move Forward still hope they can renominate party leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister and that senators will give him enough support. Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2023
Pheu Thai to decide Move Forward's fate The eight-party alliance will meet on Tuesday to conclude whether the Move Forward Party (MFP) will still join them in forming the new government after other parties refused to support the coalition in a prime ministerial vote if MFP stays on. Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2023
Move Forward steps back for Pheu Thai The Move Forward Party (MFP) has announced its decision to step back and allow the Pheu Thai Party to take charge of forming a government. Bangkok Post · Jul 21, 2023
Rallies held in support of Pita, MFP Groups of protesters supporting Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the nation's 30th prime minister have sprung up across Bangkok this week. Bangkok Post · Jul 21, 2023
Experts query Pita snub Legal experts are questioning whether a parliament rejecting the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister was constitutional. Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2023
Move Forward to renominate Pita for PM The Move Forward Party (MFP) will renominate its leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister even though a majority of both House representatives and senators rejected the renomination on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2023
Pheu Thai aims to form govt The Pheu Thai Party has emerged in pole position to form a new government after parliament on Wednesday rejected a bid to renominate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for a prime ministerial vote. Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2023
Thai parliament votes against allowing Pita to be renominated as PM Thailand's parliament refused on Wednesday to allow progressive challenger Pita Limjareonrat to be given a second ballot for the prime ministership, said the house speaker. "Pita can't be nominated twice in this parliamentary session," the speaker said over howls of protest from the chamber. France 24 · Jul 19, 2023
Pheu Thai eyes MFP-free bloc Pheu Thai is ready to form a coalition without the Move Forward Party (MFP) and it will bring in parties from the outgoing government if MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat fails to secure enough support to become prime minister in parliament on Wednesday, according to Pheu Thai sources. Bangkok Post · Jul 19, 2023
Pita to get 1 more shot at PM position Eight coalition allies on Monday evening agreed to renominate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the prime minister on Wednesday – but if he fails again, the Pheu Thai Party will have the next chance. Bangkok Post · Jul 18, 2023
Senators blame MFP for campaign of abuse Senators hit back at supporters of the Move Forward Party (MFP) who have launched attacks on social media against them after its leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to get enough support in parliament to become the new prime minister on Thursday. Bangkok Post · Jul 17, 2023
Move Forward Party firm on changing lese majeste law Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs have confirmed they will push for an amendment to the lese majeste law because their party promised to do so during their election campaign, and voters had supported them. Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2023
Senators blame MFP for campaign of abuse Senators hit back at supporters of the Move Forward Party (MFP) who have launched a "witch hunt" on social media against them after its leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to secure enough support in parliament to become the new prime minister on Thursday. Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2023
Pita: Ready to give way to Pheu Thai if necessary Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat admits the country can’t wait much longer for a new government, saying that if he cannot overcome Senate opposition to his bid to be prime minister, partner Pheu Thai should be given a chance. Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2023 Best of friends or enemies? The Pheu Thai and the Move Forward parties will have an adversarial relationship right through to the next election and beyond, according to a political analyst.
Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2023 New bid to remove Senate's PM vote The Move Forward Party (MFP) submitted a proposal to parliament on Friday seeking to strip the military-appointed senators of their power to co-select the prime minister.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 Pheu Thai looms large as potential coalition leader The Pheu Thai Party has a good chance to become the leader of a new coalition if the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, can't win the parliamentary selection of the new prime minister, a political science academic said on Friday.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 MFP stands firm on S112 amendment The Move Forward Party (MFP) has insisted that it will not back down from its plan to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese majeste law, saying the party does not want to fall into a trap laid by the senators.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 The old guard retains its grip, for now The failure of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat to gain enough support in his bid for the premiership is neither surprising nor unexpected, given the coordinated efforts of the conservative camp to block the young leader.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 Pita and the 'Myth of Sisyphus' 'The Gods had condemned Sisyphus to ceaselessly rolling a rock to the top of a mountain, whence the stone would fall back of its own weight."
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 Lawmakers to hold new PM vote July 19 after reformist Pita stumbles Parliament confirmed Friday it would vote again for a new prime minister next week, after military-appointed lawmakers foiled liberal frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for the top job.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 Abolish senators' right to vote on PM: Piyabutr The Move Forward Party (MFP) should propose draft legislation seeking to abolish Section 272 of the constitution which gives junta-appointed senators the power to join MPs in selecting the prime minister, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul posted on his Facebook page on Thursday night.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 Thammasat student council condemns 'disgraceful' PM vote The Thammasat University Student Council issued a statement condemning Thursday’s vote for a new prime minister, saying that members of parliament and senators who voted against the will of the people or abstained from voting were disgraceful.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 Investors advised to await clearer political signals Investors are urged to hold some cash amid the political uncertainty and demonstrations, while any outcome from the parliamentary vote for prime minister will be positive for the stock market because it would provide clarity about Thai politics, say analysts.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 Thai elections without democracy Although it may come across as dramatic and unprecedented, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ordeal in trying to take office as prime minister after winning the May 14 election is par for the course in Thai politics over the past two decades.