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Move Forward Party (MFP)
Where Does Thailand’s Politics Go From Here?
Aim Sinpeng, Pavin Chachavalpongpun, and Gregory Raymond discuss Thailand's political landscape after the 2023 elections.
Thai Election Body Certifies General Election Results
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement paves the way for parliament to convene in early July, after which it will vote to select the country's next prime minister.
How New Electoral Rules Shaped the Outcome of Thailand’s Election
By Daniel C. O’Neill and Amanda R. Jaroenpokasap
The changes, which included the shift from a single to a dual ballot system, had a different impact than was generally predicted.
Thailand’s Election Body Opens Investigation Into Move Forward Leader
By Sebastian Strangio
The probe will assess whether Pita Limjaroenrat registered for last month’s election knowing that he could be disqualified for the ownership of shares in a defunct media company.
Fears About Migrant Workers in Thailand Unfounded, Cambodian PM Admits
By Sebastian Strangio
Following earlier comments from the Cambodian leader, Thailand's Move Forward Party denied it had any policy of expelling migrant workers from the country.
Thai Military Announces Plan to Slash Generals, Streamline Forces
By Sebastian Strangio
Last week's announcement may be an attempt to preempt the military reforms promised by the progressive Move Forward Party following its election victory.
Factional Politics After Thailand’s Election: Survive or Decline
By Punchada Sirivunnabood
The Move Forward Party's victory dealt a blow against the politics of patronage, but it may be too soon to write it off.
Will Thailand’s Move Forward Party Give Up on Lese-Majeste Reform?
By David Hutt
Even if it puts off amending the royal defamation law for now, change is probably inevitable given shifts in public attitudes toward the monarchy.
Thailand’s Election: The Start of a New Chapter or Prelude to More Turmoil?
By Michio Ueda
How the change in voting tendencies among Bangkokians may indicate a national political shift.
How Thailand’s Move Forward Party Painted Bangkok Orange
By David Matijasevich
The party’s capture of 32 of the capital’s 33 parliamentary constituencies may serve as a crucial bulwark against conservative interference.
Thailand’s Desire For Change Runs Deeper Than the Election Results
By Jittip Mongkolnchaiarunya
The outcome of the polls on May 14 was built on years of painstaking efforts by the country's civil society organizations.
Thai Opposition Coalition Unveils 23-Point Policy Platform
By Sebastian Strangio
The pact enshrines many of the Move Forward Party's most ambitious reforms, but does not include its plans to amend the lese-majeste law.