Thailand held its general election on May 14, 2023. The results were a surprise to many, with the opposition parties Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party (PTP) winning the most seats in the House of Representatives. The MFP is a progressive party that has been critical of the military-backed government, while the PTP is a center-left party that has won three consecutive general elections in the past.
The incumbent Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, was hoping to win another term in office. However, his Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) came in fourth place. The PPRP is a pro-military party that has been accused of several wrongdoings over the past.
The election results are a sign that the Thai people are tired of military rule. They are looking for a change, and the MFP and PTP are seen as the parties that can bring about that change.
The MFP and PTP have promised to implement a…
