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Coalition talks spook markets amid split over LM

Thailand’s pro-democracy parties faced built-in obstacles to forming a government even before a historic win in Sunday’s general election. Now that resistance is starting to take shape, making investors wary of a protracted political uncertainty.

Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023

More senators back Pita for prime minister

A growing number of senators are backing Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister.

Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023

More senators back Pita's bid to be prime minister

A growing number of senators are rallying behind Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister, citing the people's mandate shown in Sunday's election and the MFP's increased chance of forming a government.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

Pita announces 8-party coalition plan

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Thursday formally announced a plan for a coalition government consisting of 313 MPs from eight political parties, with himself as prime minister.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

Thailand's Move Forward confident it can muster support to form government

The leader of the progressive Move Forward Party that delivered a surprise victory in Thailand's election said on Thursday he was confident he could muster additional support from rivals to back his alliance and form a stable government.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

MFP dismisses Thaksin's remarks on 'swayed vote'

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has nothing to do with a network that fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra insinuated the party may have used to sway Sunday's election in its favour, deputy party leader Phicharn Chaowapatanawong said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023

New govt faces 4 economic time bombs

The election result is already out and Thailand is heading for a big policy change. As the party with most seats, the Move Forward Party will form the government. The second place-getter -- the Pheu Thai Party -- has agreed to be in the coalition. These two parties, however, have…

Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023

Retail, banking and tourism top stocks

Retail, banking and tourism stocks are set to benefit from the policies of the new coalition government led by the Move Forward Party, according to analysts.

Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023

Lese majeste stance could sink Dems' PM vote

The Democrat Party are mulling over whether its members should elect Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister and whether any support should be conditional based on how the lese majeste law is to be handled.

Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023

Thailand’s Move Forward Party in talks with 5 other parties in attempt to form coalition government

Thailand’s progressive Move Forward Party has held its first face-to-face discussions with five other parties in an attempt to form a coalition government, three days after scoring a stunning national election victory

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023