#ThaiElection23: MPs-elect confirmed, paving way for new parliament to assemble
Thailand's Election Commission has ratified the results of the May 14 General Elections, confirmed all 500 MPs-elect. This paves the way for the new parliament to convene within two weeks and the vote on a new Prime Minister shortly after that.
Thai election commission to probe PM frontrunner Pita
Thailand’s Move Forward Party is crying foul against what it sees as efforts to hinder it from forming the next government, after its victory in last month’s election. It held a news conference after the Election Commission threw out complaints alleging its leader and prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat had violated the election law.
CNA Correspondent Podcast: Thailand chooses change as a new coalition takes shape but will it work?
A record voter turnout in Thailand’s 2023 election saw the rise of the Move Forward party and a clear decline of former general Prayut Chan-o-cha. Steve Lai speaks to Saksith Saiyasombut on the state of play now and whether the charismatic Pita Limjaroenrat can forge a strong coalition and win enough support from rival MPs or the appointed senators to form a government.
Thai politics: Tussle between Move Forward and Pheu Thai over House Speaker position
There are signs that all may not be well for Thailand's coalition government-in-waiting. A tussle has emerged between Move Forward and Pheu Thai over who will take the prized role of House Speaker in a future parliament. Meanwhile, the country's election commission has released final results from the May 14 election, with Move Forward keeping its position as the clear winner, garnering 151 seats. The eight-party coalition now accounts for 312 seats in the 500-seat parliament.
Thailand's opposition coalition signs MOU, outlines new direction for country
Thailand's opposition parties are charting a new future for the country, one that leaves behind almost a decade of military rule. The Move Forward Party and its coalition partners have signed a memorandum of understanding. The document outlines their key policy objectives.
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Thailand's Move Forward announces 8-party coalition, but leader Pita faces hurdles to be PM
The Move Forward Party is forging ahead with plans to form Thailand's next government. An alliance of eight opposition parties is seeking to draft a memorandum of understanding -- one that will see Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat as their choice for prime minister. With all these parties together, that brings the tally to 313 out of 500 seats in the Lower House of Representatives. That is not enough in the vote of a prime minister, because that involves the Upper House, which consists of 250 senators appointed by the previous military government.
#ThaiElection23: Move Forward announces coalition proposal to form next government
Thailand's military-backed government is out, while pro-democracy parties are in following the elections. But the make up of the country's incoming government is anything but certain. Winning opposition party Move Forward is moving to form a coalition. Its proposed combination includes runner-up Pheu Thai Party, which said it is considering joining the alliance.
#ThaiElection23: How Move Forward Party pulled off shock victory
Voters have resoundingly rejected nearly a decade of military-backed rule in Thailand. Key opposition parties Move Forward and Pheu Thai have won the most seats.
#ThaiElection23: Polls open in "most consequential" election in recent Thai history
Voters in Thailand are heading to the polls today in a crucial contest that sees military-backed parties that take on opposition groups challenging the status quo. About 52 million Thais are eligible to vote, a record turnout is expected.
#ThaiElection23: Major parties hold final rallies before May 14 polls
Major political parties in Thailand are holding their last big rallies before the country goes to the polls on Sunday (May 14). The United Thai Nation Party is pitching to voters to give incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha a second chance, despite him having switched parties and only allowed to rule until 2025. Meanwhile, the opposition Pheu Thai Party calls for a change of government with campaign promises under the banner of “Think Big. Act Smart.”
#ThaiElection23: Can Thai PM Prayut hold on to power despite switching parties?
Thailand's incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is contesting the May 14 elections under a different party, the United Thai Nation Party, after a split with the ruling Palang Pracharat Party that put him up as their choice for the country's top job in 2019. But even if he is returned to office, the 69-year-old can only serve for two years before he hits his term limit. CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut reports.
#ThaiElection23: Can Move Forward Party make a splash like Future Forward Party?
Future Forward Party, which made a splash at the last Thai elections in 2019, may now be defunct, but in its place is the Move Forward Party looking to make the same impact. Despite the new name, it has the same liberal-progressive ideology - almost radical by Thai standards and drawing the ire of Thai conservatives. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut reports.
CNA Correspondent Podcast: Can the Thai prime minister hold on to power in the upcoming elections?
Incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha looks to fend off challengers, including Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, as she aims to stake her claim. Correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut speaks to Steve Lai ahead of Thailand’s general election on 14 May.
#ThaiElection23: Ruling Palang Pracharat Party seeks to continue leading without PM Prayut
Thailand heads to the polls this Sunday for its second election since the 2014 military coup. More than 52 million of the country's 66 million population are eligible to vote this year -- in 400 constituencies across 77 provinces. 70 parties are in the race for constituency MP seats. 43 have set their sights on the prime minister's post. The main party of Thailand's outgoing coalition -- the Palang Pracharat -- is looking to continue leading the next government without incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
#ThaiElection23: Opposition Pheu Thai Party confirms 3 PM candidates
Thailand's opposition Pheu Thai party has unveiled its three prime minister candidates for the upcoming election on May 14. They are Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 36-year-old daughter of exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Srettha Thavisin, the party's chief economic advisor, and Chaikasem Nitsiri, the party's chief strategist.