Thailand’s political heavyweights were set for an intense round of deal-making on Monday after an election that delivered big gains for the opposition over parties allied to the military but with no clear indication of alliances taking shape. DREAMS AND HOPES “Change is possible if we start working on it today … our dreams and hopes are simple and straightforward,” Move Forward’s 42-year-old leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Twitter.
[1/2] Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, looks up at the crowd during the general election in Bangkok, Thailand, May 14, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
1 2 “Whether you agree or disagree with me, I will be your prime minister, whether you voted or not voted for me. I will serve all of you.” Pita said on Sunday he was ready to partner with Pheu Thai but Paetongtarn Shinawatra, one of her party’s prime ministerial candidates, said it was too soon to discuss. Both parties were due to hold separate events on Monday.
According to a Reuters calculation , the two parties had more than triple the number of seats of Palang Pracharat, the political vehicle of the former junta, and the army-backed United Thai Nation party of incumbent premier Prayuth Chan-ocha, which won 41 and 36 seats respectively. headtopics.com
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