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Move Forward's Pita, Pheu Thai's Paetongtarn duel for Bangkok's PM choice: poll

Eligible voters in Bangkok see Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, as best suited for the post of prime minister, with a slender lead over Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.

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Factbox-Who are the main candidates for Thailand's next leader?

Thailand's parliament was dissolved on Monday, paving the way for elections to be held in May. The race will showcase a long-running political battle between the billionaire Shinawatra family and a conservative pro-military establishment.

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Avoiding the third rail

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has declared amending the ultra-sensitive lese majeste law will not take precedence in its election campaign, a "watered down" stand that could see the party easing into membership of the next government.

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MFP 'ready to work with Pheu Thai'

The Move Forward Party (MFP) is ready to work with the Pheu Thai Party after the coming election and has reiterated its determination not to join any coalition government that includes either Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha or Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward campaigner dies after hit-and-run

A prospective Move Forward Party candidate for Phrae who suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash after campaigning on Sunday was pronounced dead on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Are the stars aligning for Pheu Thai?

As all politicians are rolling up their sleeves for the next election, it's clear Pheu Thai is in the lead. There is speculation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will dissolve parliament next month, probably on March 15, so that the country can head to the polls scheduled for May 7…

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Pita-Piyabutr row over, for now

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Thursday insisted the war of words between its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, and Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement, was over.

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Rangsiman tries to mend Piyabutr-Pita rift

Move Forward list-MP Rangsiman Rome has called on party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, co-founder of the dissolved Future Foward Party, to patch up their rift and focus on the approaching general election.

Bangkok Post

MFP vows to end '3 Por' grip on govt

The Move Forward Party (MFP) vowed to take the "Three Por Generals" out of politics and rewrite the constitution during an election campaign event in the North over the weekend.

Bangkok Post

Third hunger striker in hospital

A third hunger striker pressing for judicial reform has been admitted to hospital, while the opposition Move Forward Party is seeking an urgent parliamentary debate on the issues raised by the political activists.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward rules out Palang Pracharath, UTN coalitions

The Move Forward Party (MFP) leader on Sunday vowed not to join either the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) or the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party to form the next government.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward aims to turn Bangkok orange

The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is confident it can turn the electoral map of Bangkok orange, the party’s colour, by winning the most seats in the capital in the coming general election.

Bangkok Post

Paetongtarn preferred for PM as Pheu Thai, Move Forward sweep East: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is by far the most popular choice for prime minister among people in Thailand's eastern provinces, some distance ahead of Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

Bangkok Post

Censure debate plan on hold

The opposition members of the House have put on hold a request for a no-confidence debate against the government until after the New Year, saying the timing will be better as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will likely rush to dissolve the House.

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Pheu Thai's Paetongtarn top choice for PM in central provinces: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is the top choice for the post of prime minister for people in the central provinces, followed by Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party, according to the result of a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

Bangkok Post

Northerners prefer Thaksin daughter Paetongtarn for PM: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra, leader of the "Pheu Thai family", tops the list of potential candidates for the post of prime minister among the people of the North, according to a survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

Bangkok Post

Bill to end liquor oligopoly shot down in narrow defeat

A bill aimed at liberalising the liquor industry was narrowly rejected in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, but the Move Forward Party pledged to continue the fight to open the sector to competition.

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Move Forward's Pita is Bangkok's choice for PM: poll

Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party (MFP) leader, is the top choice for prime minister among Bangkok residents, trailed by some distance by current prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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MFP proposes amnesty for those with contrarian political views

The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Saturday proposed an amnesty for political cases, to return justice to those who hold different political views as the party unveiled a platform on politics to kick-start the election campaign.

Bangkok Post

PPRP introduces 6 potential candidates

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has expressed confidence in its popularity, introducing six potential candidates to run for MP seats in the northern region in the next general election.

Bangkok Post

Paetongtarn still most popular choice for PM: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is still the most popular choice for prime minister, according to a poll - although the largest percentage of people selected the answer choice 'none'.

Bangkok Post

Paetongtarn still most popular choice for PM: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is still the most popular choice for prime minister, according to the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll - although the largest percentage of people selected the answer choice 'none'.

Bangkok Post

Sudarat launches bid to become next PM

Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, who has been elected as the leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, has said she is ready for the role of prime minister and vowed to push for "a people's constitution".

Bangkok Post

Opposition petitions for court ruling on Gen Prayut's tenure

The opposition has filed a petition for a Constitutional Court ruling on when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year term in office began and ends.

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‘Hope has a place’: Thailand moves forward on civil unions

Country looks set to be first in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex partnerships, with gay marriage also on table.

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