Move Forward Party wins big in election, dealing blow to military-backed government.
The progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) and the populist Pheu Thai Party are projected to win about 286 seats in the 500-member House of Representatives, according to early results. This would give them a clear majority and allow them to form a government.
The victory of the opposition is a major setback for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who came to power in a 2014 coup. Prayuth’s party, Palang Pracharat, had been expected to win the election, but it was instead trounced by the MFP and Pheu Thai.
The results are a major turning point for Thailand. The MFP and Pheu Thai are both led by young activists who have been at the forefront of the pro-democracy protests that have rocked Thailand in recent years. Their victory suggests that Thai voters are ready for a new era of politics that is more inclusive and democratic.
The election results are also a sign of the growing power of the youth vote in Thailand. The MFP and Pheu Thai were able to mobilize young voters in unprecedented numbers, and their victory is a testament to their desire for change.
The outcome of the election is a major setback for the military-royalist elite that has ruled Thailand for decades. The MFP and Pheu Thai’s victory is a sign that Thai voters are tired of the status quo and are ready for a new era of politics that is more democratic and progressive.
The progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) won the most seats in the recent Thai general election, but it is unclear if they will be able to form the next government. This is because the military-appointed Senate has 250 votes in the 500-member parliament, and they will also vote on the prime minister. This means that the MFP will need to form a coalition with other parties in order to secure a majority.
The MFP is a young party that was founded in 2020. They are led by Pita Limjaroenrat, a former law lecturer and activist. The party’s platform is progressive and includes calls for reforms to the monarchy and the military. They have also promised to address issues such as inequality, corruption, and climate change.
The MFP’s victory is a sign that Thai voters are tired of the status quo and are looking for change. The party’s success is also a testament to the power of the youth vote in Thailand. The MFP was able to mobilize young voters in unprecedented numbers, and their victory is a sign that they are ready for a new era of politics.
It remains to be seen if the MFP will be able to form the next government. However, their victory is a major step forward for democracy in Thailand.
The Move Forward Party (MFP) won the most seats in the recent Thai general election, with 147 seats. The Pheu Thai Party came in second with 138 seats, and the Bhumjaithai Party came in third with 70 seats. The royalist-military parties fared poorly, with the United Thai Nation Party winning just 36 seats and the Palang Pracharath Party winning 40 seats.
The MFP’s victory is a major upset, as pre-election surveys had predicted that Pheu Thai would win the most seats. The MFP is a young party that was founded in 2020, and it is led by Pita Limjaroenrat, a former law lecturer and activist. The party’s platform is progressive and includes calls for reforms to the monarchy and the military. They have also promised to address issues such as inequality, corruption, and climate change.
The MFP’s victory is a sign that Thai voters are tired of the status quo and are looking for change. The party’s success is also a testament to the power of the youth vote in Thailand. The MFP was able to mobilize young voters in unprecedented numbers, and their victory is a sign that they are ready for a new era of politics.
It remains to be seen what the MFP will do now that they have won the most seats. However, their victory is a major step forward for democracy in Thailand.
‘terrific’
Thais of all ages turned out in record numbers to vote in Sunday’s general election, with many in the capital saying they were voting for change.
By midday, officials at several polling stations in Bangkok said more than half of those eligible had braved the sweltering heat to cast their ballots.
“I came to vote because I wish for a better person to run the country,” said 60-year-old Mallika Sriboonreung. “All of my family and most of my neighbors have already cast their votes.”
Across Thailand, voting proceeded smoothly with long and orderly queues observed at the beginning of the day in the northern city of Chiang Mai, the eastern resort city of Pattaya and the western tourist island of Phuket.
In all of those areas, the Move Forward Party (MFP) swept the polls.
In Bangkok, it is poised to win all but one of the city’s 33 constituencies.
The MFP’s victory is a sign that Thai voters are tired of the status quo and are looking for change. The party’s platform is progressive and includes calls for reforms to the monarchy and the military. They have also promised to address issues such as inequality, corruption, and climate change.
The MFP’s victory is a major step forward for democracy in Thailand.
The Move Forward Party (MFP) won a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, sweeping major cities across Thailand.
In Chiang Mai, the second-most populous region and long-considered a Pheu-Thai stronghold, the MFP won seven out of the 10 seats. In Pattaya, the MFP won seven out of the 10 seats up for grabs. And in Phuket, the MFP won all three seats up for election.
The MFP’s victory is a sign that Thai voters are tired of the status quo and are looking for change. The party’s platform is progressive and includes calls for reforms to the monarchy and the military. They have also promised to address issues such as inequality, corruption, and climate change.
The mood at the MFP’s campaign headquarters was electric late on Sunday, when the results began rolling in. “Before the election, I was hoping we would get about 100 seats,” said Phisit Krairot, a 33-year-old engineer. “But the real-time updates I am seeing today exceeds my expectations.”
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat arrived at the campaign headquarters to cheers and thanked supporters for a “sensational result.” He later wrote on Twitter, “It is now clear that Move Forward has gained the immense trust of the people and of the country.”
The MFP’s victory is a major step forward for democracy in Thailand. It is the first time in a decade that a party other than Pheu Thai has won a majority of seats in the House of Representatives. The MFP’s victory is a sign that Thai voters are ready for a new era of politics.
The Move Forward Party (MFP) won a historic victory in Sunday’s general election, becoming the first party other than Pheu Thai to win a majority of seats in the House of Representatives in a decade.
The MFP’s victory is a sign that Thai voters are tired of the status quo and are looking for change. The party’s platform is progressive and includes calls for reforms to the monarchy and the military. They have also promised to address issues such as inequality, corruption, and climate change.
MFP candidates were jubilant as the results came in. “I’m surprised that MFP will be the leading party to form the government,” said Piyarat “Toto” Chongthep, who won in Bangkok’s Bang-Na district. “For the party, it’s more than we could have imagined.”
Across the city at the Pheu Thai headquarters, leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra congratulated MFP late on Sunday and said the party with the most votes should get to take the lead in forming the next government.
“We are ready to talk to Move Forward, but we are waiting for the official result,” she said. “I’m happy for them. We can work together.”
A glum-looking Prayuth meanwhile had little to say. The incumbent prime minister reportedly slipped away from his campaign headquarters quietly after telling the media that he respected democracy.
The Election Commission now has 60 days to certify the election results.
‘time of suspense’
The Move Forward Party (MFP) won a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, becoming the first party other than Pheu Thai to win a majority of seats in the House of Representatives in a decade.
However, the MFP’s victory does not guarantee that it will be able to form the next government. That is because any winning candidate will need 376 votes across the House of Representatives and the Senate to become prime minister.
The Senate is currently controlled by the military, and it is unclear whether they will be willing to support the MFP, which has called for reforms to the monarchy and the armed forces.
If the Senate does not support the MFP, it will need to form a coalition with other parties in order to form a government. This could be a difficult task, as the MFP’s platform is quite progressive and it is likely to be opposed by many of the other parties in the House of Representatives.
As a result, it is still unclear what the future of Thai government will look like. It is possible that the MFP will be able to form a government and implement its progressive agenda. However, it is also possible that the military will be able to maintain its grip on power, or that the MFP will be forced to form a coalition with other parties that are less progressive.
Only time will tell what the future holds for Thailand. However, one thing is for sure: the MFP’s victory is a sign that Thai voters are tired of the status quo and are looking for change.
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA AND NEWS AGENCIES
