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Pita invites Taylor Swift to Thailand

Taylor Swift is coming to Southeast Asia next year but fans will have to go to Singapore if they want to see her.

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New PM expected within 3 parliament sessions

The new prime minister is likely to be installed within the first three joint sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled for the next two weeks, said Deputy House Speaker-elect Pichet Chuamuangphan.

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UTN leader won't compete for PM post

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) will not nominate its leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as a prime ministerial candidate to compete against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan.

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A time for unity

A settlement between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party over which party was to get the House speaker position has now set in motion the selection of the next prime minister and the formation of a new coalition government.

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PM vote picks size the field

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister hangs in the balance as a joint sitting of parliament will convene on July 13 for the crucial vote for a new PM.

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Parliamentary vote for new PM on July 13

The parliament will convene in joint session to vote for a new prime minister at 9.30am on Thursday next week, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Wednesday.

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Pita's wealth drops B41m

Aspiring prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat's net worth has fallen 41 million baht since his assets declaration when he entered parliament four years ago.

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Aspirant PM Pita's wealth has dropped B41m

Aspiring prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat's net worth has fallen 41 million baht since his assets declaration when he entered parliament four years ago.

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Private sector lauds speaker choice

Business leaders are expecting a smoother path for the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its seven political party allies to form a government and deal with economic challenges after settling on a House speaker.

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Speaker uncertain about repeated votes for PM

The new House speaker has said he is not certain how many times the vote for prime minister can be repeated if Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat does not receive the required support on the first try.

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Thailand chooses a House speaker as the Move Forward Party tries to secure the prime minister job

Thailand’s new government is a step closer to forming with the speaker of the House of Representative chosen on Tuesday

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Move Forward, Pheu Thai share deputy speaker positions

Move Forward Party MP Padipat Suntiphada was elected first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives and Pheu Thai MP Pichet Chuamuangphan second speaker on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Thai parliament names veteran politician Wan Noor as speaker

Wan Noor’s appointment seen as a compromise between Move Forward and Pheu Thai, which have been at odds over the post.

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Stocks to rebound on government optimism - analysts

Thailand’s stocks may rebound in the fourth quarter as the appointment of a new government will likely bolster optimism about the prospects of fiscal stimulus spurring sluggish economic growth, according to a survey of analysts.

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House Speaker chosen

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party have agreed to have Prachachat Party leader Wan Muhammad Nor Matha as the House Speaker, while MFP and Pheu Thai will each have one deputy's seat.

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Thai opposition party struggles to take power after stunning election victory

Thailand’s new Parliament has convened nearly two months after a progressive opposition party won a stunning election victory, but there is still no clear sign that its leader will be able to become prime minister and end nine years of military-dominated rule

Bangkok Post

Move Forward, Pheu Thai clinch House speaker compromise

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party have agreed to have Prachachat Party leader Wan Muhammad Nor Matha as the House speaker, while MFP and Pheu Thai will each have one deputy's seat.

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No agreement on House speaker yet

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party, the two main coalition allies, were unable to agree on the House speaker position in their meeting with the other six parties on Sunday but said they hope to resolve the issue on Monday.

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Pheu Thai criticises lukewarm reaction to House speaker plan

The wrangle over the House speaker position has taken a new turn as the Pheu Thai Party may not be so keen on the Move Forward Party (MFP) filling the role after all, after it apparently displayed a lukewarm reaction to the Pheu Thai proposal.

Bangkok Post

House speaker row hurts coalition unity

Academics and politicians believe the battle for the House speaker position between the Pheu Thai Party and the Move Forward Party (MFP) will undermine unity among the eight parties seeking to form a coalition government.

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TVA denies bias after Thai team's pictures with Pita

The Thailand Volleyball Association (TVA) on Saturday distanced itself from a political controversy after the women's national team took photos with Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party leader and its prime ministerial candidate after a midweek match.

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Srettha blasts ‘nonsensical’ political speculation

Srettha Thavisin, a Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate, has lashed out at “nonsensical” speculation that Pheu Thai would switch to team up with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to form a government.

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Pita ‘confident’ of coalition agreement Sunday

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has expressed confidence his party, Pheu Thai and their fellow coalition partners will reach the agreements needed to form a new government when they hold talks on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Patience can be advantageous

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has every reason to feel jittery as its moment of truth is fast approaching.

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Pheu Thai 'may claim PM role'

The Move Forward Party (MFP) will step aside and let Pheu Thai Party take the lead in forming the new government if its leader Pita Limjaroenrat fails to get enough support from senators in a prime ministerial vote, according to Pheu Thai sources.

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