Thailand’s opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Monday he was ready to become the next prime minister, after his Move Forward Party finished first in an election that crushed parties allied …
The Voting in Thailand’s Election Is Finished, But the Politicking Is Just Beginning
While Move Forward has been popular among young Thais, the party’s bold reformist agenda also demonstrated an unexpected appeal among older voters
Power shift in Thailand: Opposition surges, what’s ahead?
Thailand’s opposition has won a substantial majority, challenging conservative parties and the former general who led the country for nine years. The election results reflect discontent among young voters,
Five top takeaways from Thailand’s election
Supporters of Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat cheer as they celebrate the party’s election results in Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawon
Pita Limjaroenrat: Thailand’s opposition earth-shaker
Harvard graduate, corporate titan and unlikely pro-democracy champion, 42-year-old Pita Limjaroenrat has shocked the Thai establishment with a grassroots campaign pushing royal reform that has seen him emerge as a frontrunner to be the kingdom’s next prime minister.
Pita Limjaroenrat: Who is the leader of Thailand’s Move Forward party
“Today is a new day, and hopefully it is full of bright sunshine and hope,” 42-year-old Pita Limjaroenrat told a room packed with reporters and flashing cameras, hours after it had become clear that he could well be Thailand’s next prime minister.
Thailand’s economic growth quickens in Q1 as tourism rebounds
Locals and tourists play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2023. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo …
Thailand’s economic growth quickens in Q1 as tourism rebounds
Locals and tourists play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2023. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo …
Asia markets mostly higher; Thailand’s election results in focus, baht strengthens
Asia-Pacific markets are set for a mixed open after two out of three major U.S. indexes recorded a second straight week of losses, fueled by concern over the U.S. debt ceiling and disappointing …
Asia markets mostly higher; Thailand’s election results in focus, baht strengthens
Asia-Pacific markets are set for a mixed open after two out of three major U.S. indexes recorded a second straight week of losses, fueled by concern over the U.S. debt ceiling and disappointing …