Thai PM-Hopeful Pita Meets Bangkok Governor Chadchart to Discuss Future Cooperation
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Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat promised to work closely with Bangkok City Hall to tackle 21 of the capital city's major problems, such as traffic congestion, flooding,...
Recounts in Some Constituencies to be Recommended says Thai Election Commission
The Election Commission (EC) is taking action to maintain the integrity of the recently held general election. Specifically, it plans to recommend vote recounts for certain party list constituencies after having discovered voting cards...
Bhumjaithai Leader Anutin Denies Secret Deal to Form Government to Contest with Move Forward
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Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party Anutin Charnvirakul denied reports that his party was secretly planning to form a coalition government in competition with the Move Forward Party.
In his first full interview after...
Thai PM-Hopeful Promises Marriage Equality at Bangkok Pride Event
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Thailand's PM-hopeful and leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) Pita Limjaroenrat pledged at a Pride event in Bangkok that he would mandate a Parliament vote for the marriage equality bill for LGBTQ+...
Outspoken Former MP from the Move Forward Party Proposes to Cancel Alcohol Sales Ban...
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Mrs. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, a former MP for the Move Forward Party, posted her opinions on Facebook stating Thailand should cancel an alcohol sales ban on religious holidays due to its lack of reasonable...
An Important Notice for our Canadian Readers About Facebook
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The following is a statement released this month by Meta/Facebook in regards to changes they are making on their platform in regards to news on their platform for Canadian users.
The change is due to...
Thai Cabinet Allowing Migrant Workers to Stay on Contract During Government Transition
The Cabinet has granted approval for an extension of employment contracts that will allow more than 200,000 migrant workers to retain their jobs, alleviating concerns over a domestic labor shortage.
The decision addresses management issues...
Move Forward Party of Thailand Discusses Centralization with Provincial Leaders
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has held an unofficial meeting with provincial and municipal administration groups to discuss the implementation of administrative policies once the new government is officially elected.
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat and...
Move Forward Party of Thailand Proposes a Zero Based Budgeting System
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has proposed the implementation of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) to replace the current budgeting practice, arguing that the existing system is a poor response to the people's needs due to...
Move Forward Leader Pita Discusses Economy With The Thai Chamber of Commerce
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limcharoenrat held a productive meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to address key economic concerns, including the proposed minimum wage increase and reducing business costs.
Following over two hours...