The Move Forward’s deputy party leader said the past days have been busy trying to assemble the six-party coalition.
A seven-storey building, at the entrance of a narrow street in a residential neighbourhood, houses the Move Forward Party headquarters. With no large sign or even its distinctive orange logo out front, there is little evidence that this is where the party’s stunning win in Sunday’s general election was devised through many hours of planning.
“I still can’t believe the results,” said Supapan Palangsak, 52, who manages the shop selling Move Forward merchandise in the building. “We were all celebrating right here that night.” On Tuesday morning, reporters camped in the lobby of the Move Forward headquarters, with cameras and microphones set up for possible interviews and press conferences, or to capture any development in ongoing negotiations to form the next government.
Much like a typical start-up, its conference rooms and offices are named, and its chosen theme speaks volumes of the party’s message and policies. The party used to have about 50 MPs, but has tripled its size. It now has the most seats in the Lower House, giving it an advantage in establishing a government.
In the 2019 election, the Senate voted overwhelmingly in favour of former coup leader Prayut Chan-o-cha for prime minister. Several senators have already indicated that they might not support Pita’s bid to be prime minister.
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