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Thailand in limbo as Move Forward’s electoral impetus hits political roadblocks

Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat becoming mired in inquiries into his eligibility and still faces the uncertainty of a vote in the military-appointed Senate

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China and Thailand to expand military ties amid Asia-Pacific 'security challenges'

China stands ready to expand military cooperation and maintain regional stability with Thailand, with a series of joint drills planned for this year.

Bangkok Post

US, UK push against child abuse online alarms Asia dissidents

Rights groups are concerned that bid to weaken encrypted communications could harm dissenters in authoritarian regimes.

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Thailand Opposition Signs Coalition Agreement, Pledges To Restore Democracy

In a joint MOU, coalition leaders vow to draft a new constitution, pass a marriage equality act, and reform the police, military, and the justice process.

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Thailand’s Move Forward Party, allies agree on coalition platform

Eight-party coalition announces ambitious plans for reform, but makes no mention of a divisive royal insult law.

Al Jazeera

New Thai government ‘firmly taking shape’, potential PM says

Seven parties agree to form a government with Pita Limjaroenrat’s Move Forward Party and make him prime minister.

Al Jazeera

Leader of Thai opposition party that won election announces 8-party coalition plan to take power

The leader of the progressive opposition party that won a stunning victory in Thailand’s national election says eight parties have agreed to form a coalition government with him as prime minister

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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

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Thailand's opposition parties meet for coalition talks

Thailand's opposition parties, which trounced their military-allied rivals in this week's election, met for coalition talks on Wednesday as the liberal Move Forward Party, which won the most votes, looks to form a government.

Reuters

Explainer-Likely coalition scenarios after Thailand's election

Thailand's two main opposition parties, which won big in Sunday's election and trounced parties backed by the powerful military, are seeking to put together a ruling coalition that has enough votes to install a pro-democracy prime minister.

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Analysis-Intrigue, uncertainty in Thailand after opposition's election win

Thailand's two election winning parties are working to overcome the built-in advantage for a military-backed bloc and form a government they say must reflect the will of voters who want to end the long military domination of politics.

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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

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

Victory for Move Forward: what ‘political earthquake’ means for Thailand

Voters in Thailand have rejected military rule in favour of the reformist opposition following nine years under a prime minister who took power in a coup.

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What lies ahead for Thailand after dramatic opposition election win?

Thailand’s opposition has racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives,, dealing a major blow to the establishment parties and a former general who led the Southeast Asian country since seizing power in a 2014 coup

The Independent UK

'They want change': Opposition parties win big in Thailand election on promises of reform

Ballots tallied Monday show voters in Thailand want change after nine years under a former general who took power in a coup

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Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but significant obstacles could stand in the way

The last time voters headed to the polls in Thailand was in 2019, following five years of a repressive military dictatorship. Thai voters spoke nervously of their democratic aspirations and allowed a military-led government into power.

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Thailand Elections: Opposition Receives Overwhelming Support

Despite opinion polls suggesting the likelihood of a change in government, a history of military coups, court orders, and junta-formulated 2017 constitution sustain fears of the military’s continued rule.

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Thai opposition crushes military parties in vote rout

Early counts indicate Thailand's Move Forward opposition party has taken the lead in the country's election with leader Pita Limjaroenrat appearing jubilant.

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Thailand election results: Opposition trounces military parties

Youth-led party takes a stunning lead in election as Thai voters say a resounding no to military-royalist elite.

The Guardian - UK

Opposition parties take lead in Thai election

Early counts appear to show firm rejection of government as Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties are neck and neck

Reuters

Thai PM candidate casts vote in marijuana-print shirt

Thailand's health minister and cannabis advocate Anutin Charnvirakul turned heads during Sunday's election as he arrived to cast his vote at a polling station wearing a dark shirt with bright green marijuana leaves.

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Old rivalries, new battle as Thailand goes to the polls

Thailand votes on Sunday in an election expected to deliver big gains for opposition forces, testing the resolve of a pro-military establishment at the heart of two decades of intermittent turmoil in the coup-prone country.

The Guardian - UK

Thailand election day arrives with hope of unseating junta generals from power

Young voters demand change but military-appointed senate poses hurdle to a non-establishment candidate becoming prime minister

Al Jazeera

What you need to know about Thailand’s general election

Voters are expected to deliver a strong mandate for change, but the royalist-military elite may seek to remain in power.

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