Instant View: Political analysts, business groups react to Thailand election results

BANGKOK, May 14 (Reuters) – Thailand’s opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Monday he was ready to become the next prime minister, after his Move Forward Party finished first in an election that crushed parties allied with the military-backed establishment.

But complex negotiations lie ahead, including with fellow opposition party Pheu Thai, as they seek to build a governing coalition.

Following is reaction from political analysts, economists and business groups.

THITINAN PONGSUDHIRAK, CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY

“Pheu Thai fought the wrong war, the populism war that it already won. Move Forward takes the game to the next level with institutional reform. That’s the new…