Politics
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Don't elect, rein in provincial heads, urges Piyabutr

The Move Forward Party promise to push for elections of provincial governors is not a "panacea for all problems", according to its MFP campaign assistant.

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Don't elect, rein in provincial heads, urges Piyabutr
3 Jun 2023

EC chief: Poll endorsement won't take too long

Election Commission chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong is confident poll results will be endorsed faster than they were in 2019, when the process took 45 days.

3 Jun 2023 14
Not much longer
3 Jun 2023

Ex-EC official throws light on Pita issue

The outcome of a probe into Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's alleged ineligibility to contest the elections will not impact his approval of MFP election candidates, according to a former election official.

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Ex-EC official throws light on Pita issue
3 Jun 2023

Pita digs in on pay hike vow

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat vows to push for a proposed hike in the minimum wage to 450 baht per day by raising the issue with the tripartite national wage committee if his party forms the new government.

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Pay hike vow
3 Jun 2023

Move Forward MP-elect claims 112 case 'rushed'

Chonthicha Jangrew, a Move Forward Party MP-elect for Pathum Thani who faces a charge of violating the lese majeste law, has petitioned the Judicial Commission to launch a disciplinary probe against a Criminal Court judge, accusing him of rushing the case against her.

3 Jun 2023
Move Forward MP-elect claims 112 case 'rushed'
3 Jun 2023

Tough times ahead for MFP and Pita

As the old powers play hardball, the road to Government House for the Move Forward party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat remains rough. The MFP won the most votes, 14.4 million of them, in the May 14 election, but its fate still hangs in the air.

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Tough times ahead for MFP and Pita
3 Jun 2023

When 312 can equal zero

Mathematics can be tricky, especially when 312 could equate to zero in the world of politics, according to veteran politician and political critic Jatuporn Prompan.

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When 312 can equal zero
2 Jun 2023

Move Forward speaker pick named mid-month

The Move Forward Party (MFP) is expected to finalise its candidate for the House Speaker post in the middle of this month, said party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon.

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Move Forward speaker pick named mid-month
2 Jun 2023

Big parties reject idea of forming national coalition

The United Thai Nation, Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties have all shrugged off a suggestion by a senator that all parties consider forming a national coalition in the event the country faces a new political crisis.

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'National coalition' rejected
2 Jun 2023

Move Forward says 'no' to fresh election if Pita is disqualified

The Move Forward Party (MFP) yesterday rejected the idea that a new general election should be held if party leader Pita Limjaroenrat is disqualified from becoming prime minister due to his media shares.

2 Jun 2023