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Business groups back 'fair growth' principle

Key business groups welcome the Move Forward Party's campaign promises to tackle economic inequality, but wonder if it can solve a problem that has long plagued the country.

Bangkok Post

Post-poll lull has a lot to answer for

After a clear election victory, Thailand should already have a new government in office by now with Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, as his Move Forward Party (MFP) together with opposition ally Pheu Thai Party won a clear mandate of more than 58% of 500 lower house seats. Yet their…

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House speaker rift widens

A rift is widening between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai as they jostle over who gets the role of House speaker.

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Pheu Thai rebrand on cards after poll loss

The Pheu Thai Party is seeking to rebrand itself through improved use of social media so it will perform better in future polls after its defeat to the Move Forward Party (MFP) in the May 14 election.

Bangkok Post

SCB CIO sees limited impact from stimulus steps

The potential impact of the new government's stimulus measures on the economy is likely to be limited, while the stock market has already factored in risks related to political issues, says the SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO).

Bangkok Post

Pheu Thai claims House speaker's position

The Pheu Thai Party should get the House speakership because it has more people suitable for the position than the Move Forward Party, according to Adisorn Piangket, Pheu Thai list MP-elect.

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Prayut allays fears over transfer of power

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday assured the nation of a smooth transition from the caretaker government to the new government, adding that sufficient measures are being maintained to shore up the economy during the process.

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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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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

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.

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Thai alliance signs pact aimed at ambitious reforms but not on royal insult law

An alliance led by Thailand's progressive Move Forward party on Monday signed an ambitious agreement to draft a new constitution, end monopolies and allow same-sex marriage, among other aims, but made no mention of a divisive royal insult law.

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A matter of survival

Political observers were surprised by the Move Forward Party's victory in the May 14 election and that the Pheu Thai Party came runner-up in the race.

Bangkok Post

Northeast pleased with MFP-led coalition - survey

A majority of people in northeastern Thailand are satisfied with the formula for the formation of a coalition government led by Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to a survey by E-Saan Poll.

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Snub of tourism post ignites rancour

Tourism operators said they would be disappointed if tourism and sports minister is not on the wish lists of the two major political parties as has been speculated by the media, given that the sector is driving the local economy.

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Coalition talks spook markets amid split over LM

Thailand’s pro-democracy parties faced built-in obstacles to forming a government even before a historic win in Sunday’s general election. Now that resistance is starting to take shape, making investors wary of a protracted political uncertainty.

Bangkok Post

PTP faction eyes two cabinet seats

A Nakhon Ratchasima-based political faction of the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) said it expects to be allocated two cabinet seats after winning 14 House seats in Sunday's general election.

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Stocks rise as political fears subside

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) returned to positive territory on Thursday after falling for three consecutive days following Sunday's election, with the victorious Move Forward Party (MFP) announcing a plan to form a coalition government with 313 members of parliament.

Bangkok Post

Charter a straitjacket on democracy

The military-appointed constitution drafting committee that was set up after the coup in 2014 surely knew what it was doing. It crafted a charter in 2017 that now acts as a straitjacket on Thailand's democratic outcome from the general election last Sunday.

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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.

The Independent UK

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: Opposition Parties Meet for Tricky Coalition Talks

In closed-door negotiations, the liberal Move Forward Party and five other parties might struggle for consensus among each other on some issues, including Thailand’s strict lese majeste law.

Bangkok Post

Pita announces 8-party coalition plan

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Thursday formally announced a plan for a coalition government consisting of 313 MPs from eight political parties, with himself as prime minister.

Reuters

Thailand's Move Forward confident it can muster support to form government

The leader of the progressive Move Forward Party that delivered a surprise victory in Thailand's election said on Thursday he was confident he could muster additional support from rivals to back his alliance and form a stable government.

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MFP dismisses Thaksin's remarks on 'swayed vote'

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has nothing to do with a network that fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra insinuated the party may have used to sway Sunday's election in its favour, deputy party leader Phicharn Chaowapatanawong said on Wednesday.

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New govt faces 4 economic time bombs

The election result is already out and Thailand is heading for a big policy change. As the party with most seats, the Move Forward Party will form the government. The second place-getter -- the Pheu Thai Party -- has agreed to be in the coalition. These two parties, however, have…

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