After Move Forward defied every major poll with its surprising triumph in the May 14 general elections, the party’s deputy leader, Sirikanya Tansakul, is being considered to be a likely candidate for finance minister.
Srettha takes up the reins of rebuilding Pheu Thai after election setback
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023
Pheu Thai Party’s prime minister candidate Srettha Thavisin has been given charge of rebuilding the party following its failure to win the general election despite being seen as the frontrunner in several polls.
Group rallies outside Parliament, wants senators to vote for Pita as PM
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023
Police were deployed on Tuesday evening to ensure security in Bangkok’s Dusit district after the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration announced a rally against senators at Parliament building.
Yingluck prays for no more coups as new coalition allies ready to sign pact
MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023
In a comment marking the ninth anniversary of the coup that ousted her government, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she hoped this would be the last.
How Laotians, Cambodians view Thailand's May 14 election
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023
Last weekend’s Thai election has been a source of chatter – online and offline – in neighbouring Laos, where many merchants rely on a stable Thai baht, and people took note of the reform-minded policies that won a majority of votes.
Most Thai voters happy with election results, poll shows
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023
The majority of voters are happy with the results of the May 14 general election and will make the same choices if given a second chance, a recent survey shows.
Chart Pattana Kla accepts being rejected from Move Forward’s coalition
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023
Suwat Liptapanlop, a leading figure in the Chart Pattana Kla Party, said on Saturday that he respects the decision of Move Forward to exclude his party from its government coalition.
No reference to Article 112 in government coalition MoU, says new ally
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) drawn up by the Move Forward Party and its partners has no reference to the lese majeste law in order to ensure the government’s stability, a coalition ally revealed on Friday.