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Move Forward Party (MFP)
May 23, 2023
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.
May 23, 2023
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.
May 22, 2023
Why Did Thailand’s Move Forward Party Win Big in Phuket?
By Tita Sanglee
The island, a traditional stronghold of conservative and military-aligned parties, has fallen to Pita Limjaroenrat's orange wave.
May 22, 2023
Key Thai Youth Activist Group Plans Senate Protest
By Sebastian Strangio
The United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration stated that the Move Forward Party's victory "must not be ruined" by the military-appointed Senate.
May 18, 2023
Thailand’s Move Forward Party Confident of Forming Government, Leader Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Eight parties have now agreed to join the MFP-led coalition, leader Pita Limjaroenrat said, while outreach to other parties is ongoing.
May 17, 2023
Thailand’s Military Lost the Election, but Will Obstruct the New Government At Every Turn
By George McLeod
It's not a question of whether the establishment will play spoiler, but of when and how.
May 16, 2023
Thailand’s Move Forward Party Celebrates Election Win, Begins Coalition Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat says that the party plans to form a coalition government with five other parties.
May 15, 2023
Thailand’s Opposition Parties Score Resounding Election Victory
By Sebastian Strangio
The progressive Move Forward Party is poised for a stunning win in Sunday’s vote, but its ability to form the next government is far from guaranteed.
May 11, 2023
Why Thailand’s Political Paralysis Is Set to Continue
By Christian Kurzydlowski
Whatever the result, this week's election is unlikely to resolve the contradiction that has produced a state of rolling crisis in the country's politics.
May 10, 2023
Ahead of Thailand’s Election, Former PM Thaksin Promises to Return
By Sebastian Strangio
The ex-leader's announcement that he wants to return to Thailand after the May 14 polls is political risky and potentially destabilizing.
May 05, 2023
Rumors of Opposition Dissolution Swirl Ahead of Thai Election
By Sebastian Strangio
With two opposition parties leading in pre-election polls, the country's conservative establishment is reportedly considering drastic measures to keep them out of power.
May 01, 2023
Thai Opposition Parties Hold Strong Lead in Pre-Election Polls
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a new poll, the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties command the support of more than 60 percent of the electorate two weeks ahead of the May 14 election.