Move Forward Party drops coalition partners amid supporter backlash

Thailand’s Move Forward Party (MFP) has made a recent change to its proposed coalition. The party has decided to drop the New and Chartpattanakla parties from its proposed coalition line-up, following a backlash from its supporters. MFP secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon announced yesterday that the party will now focus on lobbying for Senate support for its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, to become premier, Bangkok Post reported.

Pita Limjaroenrat took to Twitter on Friday night to apologise for the approaches, stating, “I will keep reminding myself that a party is bigger than an individual. The people are bigger than a party.”

This came after the MFP faced mounting pressure from its supporters, many of whom opposed the inclusion of Chartpattanakla in its alliance.

The MFP held talks with Chartpattanakla on Friday regarding their support for Pita’s bid…