Thanathorn ‘not holding talks with Thaksin in Hong Kong’
THE PROGRESSIVE Movement denied their chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit had flown to Hong Kong to hold talks with former prime minister and de facto Pheu Thai Party leader Thaksin Shinawatra, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (July 26). Ms. Pannika Wanich, an executive of this group, said it is not true that Thanathorn, who is also […]
Read MorePita explains media shares were inherited
MOVE FORWARD leader and candidate for prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat explained that the 42,000 iTV Plc shares highlighted by a Palang Pracharath party-list candidate for MP were inherited and he is only managing them as the estate manager, TV Channel 7 said tonight (May 9). Mr. Ruangkrai Leekitwatana, who is running as Palang Pracharath’s […]
Read MoreMove Forward gaining popularity with clear-cut standpoints: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE MOVE FORWARD is exponentially gaining favour among constituents, given outspoken clarity in their campaign standpoints, than the relatively noncommittal Pheu Thai, according to a noted academic. Wanwichit Boonprong of Rangsit University’s Faculty of Political Science said yesterday (Apr.21) the Move Forward’s increasing popularity has been largely attributed to the […]
Read MoreThanathorn points to structural unfairness at campaign rally
PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit pointed to structural unfairness as being the root cause of the country’s problems while assisting the Move Forward electoral campaign in Chonburi and Chachoengsao provinces today (Apr. 21), Matichon newspaper said. While many people are now of the opinion that no matter how many elections are held, the country […]
Read MoreThanathorn: Erase ‘exaggerated’ fears of senators backing minority government
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has advised all parties contesting the May 14 general election as well as members of the public to overcome “exaggerated” fears of senators casting yea votes for head of a minority government instead of a majority one. Thanathorn suggested over the weekend that one not […]
Read MoreThanathorn insists military be kept out of politics for good
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit today (Mar.11) insisted that the military be ultimately kept out of politics for the sake of democratic rule. Assisting in the Move Forward electoral campaign in Chaiyaphum, Thanathorn told a cheering crowd in the northeastern province that the progressive party has found it ultimately necessary […]
Read MoreMove Forward to get no less than 80 MPs in next election: Thanathorn
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has forecast the Move Forward Party will get no less than 80 MPs in the next general election. Thanathorn who had led the Future Forward Party running for MPs in the 2019 election predicted the Move Forward will get no less than 80 MPs or […]
Read MorePeople to rise up against senators-picked PM: Thanathorn
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit forecast today (Dec.18) the people nationwide will likely rise up against a head of government who might be decisively endorsed by unelected senators in spite of an otherwise inadequate support from elected MPs. Addressing Move Forward Party members during a partisan seminar, Thanathorn predicted that […]
Read MoreLone man launches surprise physical attack on Thanathorn at book fair
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A LONE MAN launched a surprise physical attack on Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit at a crowded hall in Bangkok today (Oct 23). Thanathorn was mingling with visitors to a book fair on its final day at Sirikit International Convention Centre when the male assailant, identified as Kanetpitsanuthep Jakkapopmahadeja alias Kay […]
Read MoreMassive petition in pursuit of local autonomy lodged at parliament
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A MASSIVE PETITION IN PURSUIT of local autonomy for which the constitution may be amended accordingly was lodged at parliament today (July 11). Move Forward Party and Progressive Movement Group jointly submitted the petition endorsed by 80,772 signatures of people nationwide and primarily designed to establish local autonomy in all provinces […]
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