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HISTORICAL FACTS: 11 - The Untold Story

MFP's Pita prepares for power

The eight-party alliance led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) has formed a committee to prepare for a transition of power in a move labelled by outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as "inappropriate".

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2023

Prayut to MFP: Don't step out of line

The Move Forward Party (MFP) should not step out of line by meeting representatives of government agencies because it’s not in government yet, even if it did win the election, says Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2023

Lawyer petitions to gag Move Forward on lese majeste law

A lawyer has asked the Office of the Attorney General to forward a petition to the Constitutional Court requesting that it order Move Forward leader and aspirant prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat and his party to cease their campaign to change the lese majeste law.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2023

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DBSV gauges impact of proposed tax hike

A proposal put forward by the Move Forward Party (MFP) to hike the corporate tax rate could cause the profitability of large-cap companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to fall 3.5-3.7%, says DBS Vickers Securities (DBSV).

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

Court 'may act on' Pita share issue

The Constitutional Court may suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat if it agrees to hear the case involving his media share ownership, says Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

Stage set for speaker showdown

The Pheu Thai Party is still locking horns with the Move Forward Party over the House Speaker position, insisting the position be filled by one of its candidates ahead of a scheduled meeting on Tuesday to thrash out a solution to the dispute.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

Progress through decentralisation

The results of the latest general election have indicated a clear direction that most citizens would like the country to go. However, because of the entrenched power structure, the effort by a coalition of opposition parties to form a new government that could radically transform Thailand may be futile. The…

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

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Imagining Thai diplomacy under MFP

With the winners of the recent election headed by the Move Forward Party still working to form the next government, it is too early to predict the outcome of the political manoeuvring by its potential coalition partners. If everything goes as planned, it will be the first liberal government in…

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

MFP begins push to decentralise

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has sent a letter inviting the Association of Provincial Administrative Organisations for talks on decentralisation of power this Thursday.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Pressure builds on Pheu Thai

A group of Pheu Thai supporters is calling for the party to break away from the Move Forward Party (MFP) over an internal rift regarding the House speaker post.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Car sales suffer amid uncertainty

Car sales in Thailand are expected to continue a decline this month amid domestic political uncertainty about a new government and its policies, says Toyota Motor Thailand.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Road ahead for MFP full of uncertainty

Given the majority of 313 House seats out of 500 won by the coalition parties led by the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, that party's prime ministerial candidate, should rightfully become Thailand's 30th prime minister.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Playing the waiting game

Before May 14, many investors and analysts were hopeful that the general election could reverse the "sell in May" phenomenon, which refers to the Thai bourse traditionally underperforming during the hot, dry months.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Business groups back 'fair growth' principle

Key business groups welcome the Move Forward Party's campaign promises to tackle economic inequality, but wonder if it can solve a problem that has long plagued the country.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

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Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Rethink MFP wage plan

The Move Forward Party (MFP) policy to immediately increase the daily minimum wage to 450 baht and adjust it annually to keep up with inflation is generating widespread debate. While the intention to support unskilled workers may be noble, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential impacts on businesses and…

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Pheu Thai supporters' group urges split with Move Forward

A group of Pheu Thai Party supporters on Sunday urged it to let the Move Forward Party form a coalition government without its help, expressing frustration against "disrespect" shown towards Pheu Thai.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2023

MFP, Pheu Thai to huddle over House Speaker post row

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party will thrash out their differences over the House Speaker post, a position both parties have been aiming to fill, at a meeting with all eight prospective coalition partners on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2023

Dems deny coalition rumours

The Democrat Party on Saturday denied rumours that it was in talks with another party to form a rival coalition that excludes the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the United Thai Nation Party (UTN).

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Bangkok Post · May 27, 2023

Tuesday talks could help clarify Speaker issue

The eight-party alliance led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) hopes to have a clearer idea about the selection of the House Speaker after a meeting on Tuesday, according to MFP deputy leader Natthawut Buapratum.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

Liquor producers rally behind MFP

Local liquor and beer producers on Friday called on the Move Forward Party (MFP) to push ahead with its progressive policy to liberalise liquor-making and allow more small producers to enter the market.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

Pita issues coalition unity call

Efforts are being made to defuse tensions between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party over who should get the role of House speaker.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

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Reuters · May 26, 2023

New Thai govt must continue peace talks with insurgents - Thai official

Thailand's new government must continue engaging with insurgents in the country's south to ensure peace, a top Thai official involved in the talks said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Bhumjaithai, Democrats gain seats in EC vote tally

The Election Commission (EC) has rounded off its vote count, revealing an additional constituency MP seat for the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the expense of the Move Forward Party (MFP), according to the EC.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

MFP to shield 'registered businesses'

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Thursday assured registered marijuana growers and cannabis business operators that they would be protected, even when the new government re-lists cannabis as a narcotic.

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