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Coalition MoU could land MFP in hot water: activists

Part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and seven prospective coalition partners on Monday could end up backfiring on the MFP if it decides to pursue amending the ultra-sensitive lese majeste law, which is not stated in the pact, according to political activists.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

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.

The News Lens · May 23, 2023

Prawit's party says it will not merge with Pheu Thai

Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) secretary-general Santi Prompat has rejected speculation of a merger with Pheu Thai and said Gen Prawit Wongsuwon remains the party's leader.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Move Forward, allies to sign deal

Eight prospective coalition parties will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday. The controversial topic of revising Section 112 of the Criminal Code, a key pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), is expected not to be included in the MoU.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

Poll outcome invites shared wisdom

That was the week that was, beginning on May 14, 2023, Thailand's monumental and momentous national election day. The results of the election were historically in favour of democratic change, with the Move Forward Party (MFP) gaining the most seats in the Lower House. It is leading a coalition of…

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

Rally against senators planned for May 23

A rally has been planned for May 23 in front of Parliament in Bangkok's Kiak Kai area to apply pressure on the 250 members of the Senate not to vote against the people's resolve for the Move Forward Party to form a government with Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

Conflict or coup possible, warns academic

Conflict and another coup could occur if the Move Forward Party (MFP) fails to form a coalition government, an academic has warned.

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023

Move Forward rallying senators to back coalition

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has expressed confidence in its effort to persuade more senators to support its leadership of a coalition government and name its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, as the new prime minister.

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023

Suwat: Chartpattanakla not bothered by fuss

Veteran politician Suwat Liptapanlop says he has no hard feelings after talks for his Chartpattanakla Party to join the Move Forward coalition fell through.

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023

Democrats deny bid to join MFP-led coalition

Key Democrat figures on Friday rejected media reports that the party was seeking to join the coalition led by the Move Forward Party (MFP).

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023