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Pita Limjaroenrat
Thailand’s Election Commission Says Top PM Candidate May Have Broken Election Law
By Jinatamas Saksornchai and Grant Peck
The announcement comes just a day before Parliament is set to convene and vote to select the country's next prime minister.
MFP Leader Addresses Thai Rallies Ahead of Crucial PM Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
The party's leader Pita Limjaroenrat is hoping to put pressure on military-appointed senators to uphold the people's will.
Thailand’s Prime Ministerial Vote Set for July 13
By Sebastian Strangio
Nearly two months on from the general election in May, it is still unclear whether the victorious Move Forward Party will be able to form the country's next government.
Duncan McCargo on the Thai Opposition’s Big Win
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand’s election result was remarkable. What does it say about recent changes in Thai politics and what lies ahead?
Thai Opposition Parties Settle Dispute Over House Speaker Role
By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai Party has reportedly agreed to the Move Forward Party taking the role of house speaker, in exchange for the two deputy house speaker posts.
Cracks Are Appearing in Thailand’s Pro-Democracy Coalition
By Tita Sanglee
Beneath a facade of unity, the country's two main opposition parties continue to jostle for advantage.
Snares and Traps: Thai Politics After the May Election
By Punchada Sirivunnabood
If the victorious Move Forward Party is unable to garner the votes to form the country's next government, an alternative is lurking in the wings.
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.
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.
Leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party Says He Disposed of Controversial Media Shares
By Sebastian Strangio
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat now faces a host of complaints from conservative activists seeking to prevent him from forming the country's next government.