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Fitch upbeat on post-poll outlook for bank sector

Pro-growth policies and the absence of protests after the election are positive signs for Thai banks and the economy, but uncertainties remain as the winning parties try to form a coalition government, says global financial information provider Fitch Group.

Bangkok Post

Thailand’s Move Forward Party in talks with 5 other parties in attempt to form coalition government

Thailand’s progressive Move Forward Party has held its first face-to-face discussions with five other parties in an attempt to form a coalition government, three days after scoring a stunning national election victory

The Independent UK

Thailand's opposition parties meet for coalition talks

Thailand's opposition parties, which trounced their military-allied rivals in this week's election, met for coalition talks on Wednesday as the liberal Move Forward Party, which won the most votes, looks to form a government.

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Explainer-Likely coalition scenarios after Thailand's election

Thailand's two main opposition parties, which won big in Sunday's election and trounced parties backed by the powerful military, are seeking to put together a ruling coalition that has enough votes to install a pro-democracy prime minister.

Reuters

Analysis-Intrigue, uncertainty in Thailand after opposition's election win

Thailand's two election winning parties are working to overcome the built-in advantage for a military-backed bloc and form a government they say must reflect the will of voters who want to end the long military domination of politics.

Reuters

Thailand election: Will military elite let opposition take power?

Youth-led party wins election, but military-appointed Senate and ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra may thwart its bid to govern.

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Pheu Thai denies Bhumjaithai deal talk

The Pheu Thai Party has dismissed media speculation that it plans to enter talks with Bhumjaithai, the third biggest party, to try and form a coalition government together.

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Poll victors to get policy wish list

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to submit a "position paper" detailing the economic policies preferred by businesses to a new government once it is successfully formed.

Bangkok Post

MFP win kindles hopes

The May 14 election results, with the Move Forward Party taking the lead, are a shock to the conservative wing as well as those who cling to the status quo.

Bangkok Post

The Guardian view on Thailand’s elections: can the country move forward?

Editorial: Opposition parties thrashed the ruling military at the polls. That doesn’t mean the vote will be respected

The Guardian - UK

Thailand's Thaksin lauds 'disruptors' Move Forward for election triumph

Thailand's influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday hailed the election-winning Move Forward Party as disruptors who mastered social media, and said aging army generals central to years of turmoil should retire with dignity.

Reuters

Thai opposition figure urges holdout parties to support election winner

An opposition leader in Thailand on Tuesday urged holdout parties to join an alliance with election winners to block defeated military-backed parties from forming a minority government.

Reuters

Thailand’s Election: Will the Country Move Forward?

The Kingdom’s conservative forces may have little option but to give way to the elected parties, at least for now.

The News Lens

Thailand election: will Move Forward be able to claim power?

The progressive Move Forward party won more votes than any other but faces an uphill struggle to form government

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Economists weigh in on poll winners

The banking sector is recommending the new government prioritise elevating the country's competitiveness through the stimulation of consumption, tourism and private investment.

Bangkok Post

Victorious parties urged to move fast

The business sector is calling for a new government to be quickly established and its policies to be agreed upon by the coalition parties, saying this will greatly affect the country's confidence.

Bangkok Post

Ball now in Senate's court

On Sunday, millions of Thais went to cast their votes to make sure their voices were heard loud and clear -- that this time around, they want political change, and they want it now.

The New Daily

‘A new day’ as Thai voters give stunning rebuke of army-backed rule

Thailand has been hit by a "political earthquake" as voters gave a stunning rebuke of army-backed rule in weekend elections.

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The Guardian - UK

Thai election may be turning point as taboo over monarchy fades

Campaign to reform laws that shield royal family is now part of mainstream but making it happen will be difficult

Reuters

Five top takeaways from Thailand's election

Thailand's top two opposition parties scored a resounding victory over military-allied parties in Sunday's election and on Monday began seeking coalition partners to overcome the votes of an appointed Senate to pick a prime minister.

The Guardian - AU

Thailand’s opposition parties start alliance talks after voters reject military rule

Leader of liberal Move Forward says he is ‘next prime minister of Thailand’ and ready to form coalition government

The Week

Victory for Move Forward: what ‘political earthquake’ means for Thailand

Voters in Thailand have rejected military rule in favour of the reformist opposition following nine years under a prime minister who took power in a coup.

Bangkok Post

Baht gains as Move Forward leads vote, tycoon-linked stocks drop

The baht rallied after pro-democracy parties emerged as the biggest winners in Sunday’s election, while stocks linked to some of the nation’s billionaires fell on concern that a new government will introduce more industry competition.

Reuters

Thailand's Senate could hold the key for hopeful election winner

Thailand's Move Forward party announced on Monday that it had sufficient votes to form a coalition government but a military-appointed Senate, the party's position on a royal insult law and a complaint against its leader may stand in the way.

The New Daily

Thailand opposition parties agree to ruling coalition

Thailand's two main opposition parties have agreed to form a ruling coalition after the weekend’s election.

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