The party's deputy leader says it will show people that it is suitable to become the government in the next election. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A Move Forward Party rally at the Thai-Japan Bangkok Youth Center on Sept 24. The MFP is back in the opposition bloc.And returning to the familiar opposition bench is somewhat of a relief for MFP deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul.
“We know that we have the support of the voters because of the results. So this is a sign of hope,” said Ms Sirikanya. The new government is currently led by Thailand’s 30th prime minister Srettha Thavisin, with the Thaksin Shinawatra-backed Pheu Thai forming the majority of the ruling coalition that includes 10 other parties.
“We will maintain our old turf and also create new ones,” said Mr Chaitawat during a recent MFP rally. He also outlined the party’s vision to become a political institution belonging to the people.Even with new leadership, the party will carry on with its robust questioning and thorough scrutiny in parliamentary debates, said Ms Sirikanya.
After failing twice to garner support for Mr Pita’s bid for the premiership, the MFP decided in late July to let Pheu Thai take charge of forming the government.