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The Guardian view on Thailand’s elections: can the country move forward?

Editorial: Opposition parties thrashed the ruling military at the polls. That doesn’t mean the vote will be respected

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Thailand's Thaksin lauds 'disruptors' Move Forward for election triumph

Thailand's influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday hailed the election-winning Move Forward Party as disruptors who mastered social media, and said aging army generals central to years of turmoil should retire with dignity.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Thai opposition figure urges holdout parties to support election winner

An opposition leader in Thailand on Tuesday urged holdout parties to join an alliance with election winners to block defeated military-backed parties from forming a minority government.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Thailand’s Election: Will the Country Move Forward?

The Kingdom’s conservative forces may have little option but to give way to the elected parties, at least for now.

The News Lens · May 16, 2023

Thailand election: will Move Forward be able to claim power?

The progressive Move Forward party won more votes than any other but faces an uphill struggle to form government

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

Pita declares six-party coalition

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat announced on Monday the formation of a planned coalition government with a total of 309 MPs and himself as prime minister.

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2023

Historic win faces hurdles

The Move Forward Party's (MFP) bid to form a governing coalition may not be plain sailing after a number of senators made it clear they will not support its prime ministerial candidate.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2023

Bourse dips despite election landslide

Sentiment surrounding the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was downbeat on Monday, despite Sunday's landslide election win, as investors dumped shares related to politics and big-cap stocks that might be adversely affected by the policies of the Move Forward Party, analysts say.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2023

‘A new day’ as Thai voters give stunning rebuke of army-backed rule

Thailand has been hit by a "political earthquake" as voters gave a stunning rebuke of army-backed rule in weekend elections.

The New Daily · May 15, 2023

Thai election may be turning point as taboo over monarchy fades

Campaign to reform laws that shield royal family is now part of mainstream but making it happen will be difficult

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023