Thai poll winner Move Forward faces dilemma over support for tycoon Srettha’s PM bid

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Move Forward is gauging the mood among its supporters – largely urban and young voters – to decide. Read more at straitstimes.com.

plans to nominate property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as its choice for prime minister.

While Mr Pita has said the party is in no hurry to decide, Mr Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a co-founder of disbanded predecessor Future Forward Party, said Move Forward should unequivocally state its resolve to sit in the opposition and rule out support for Pheu Thai’s coalition. Pheu Thai has made an outreach for support and calls for reconciliation among political parties, citing the best interests for the nation. Move Forward’s decision could potentially determine the shape of Pheu Thai’s coalition as pro-military parties and senators have yet to back the alliance.

That too leaves Pheu Thai in a dilemma as it needs to decide if it should align with the military-affiliated parties despite having other options, Dr Napon said.

 

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