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Pita declares six-party coalition with 309 MPs

Shuns former government parties; highlights plight of jailed protesters

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, announces the formation of a coalition government with other former opposition parties at party headquarters on Monday. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat announced on Monday the formation of a planned coalition government comprising five former opposition parties and one new party, with a total of 309 MPs and himself as prime minister.

Mr Pita made the announcement after the Election Commission declared the Move Forward Party the victor in Sunday’s general election with 151 MPs – 112 from constituencies and 39 from the party list.

He said he took…

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