FORMER Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said in a Facebook post just hours before the Supreme Court was to rule whether it will accept a lese majeste case filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission against 44 former Move Forward MPs, with 10 currently MPs of People’s Party, today (April 24) that the disbanded
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Pita introduces girlfriend Aratchaporn on Valentine’s Day
FORMER Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat posted a few photos late Valentine’s night (Feb. 14) introducing his girlfriend. actress Aratchaporn Phokinphakorn, aka Goy, PPTVHD36 said. Pita, whose nickname is Tim, openly revealed that he is dating Goy. He previously admitted during an appearance on the show “Zani Bao Dai Bao” that he was currently
Read morePita slams Maris while urging Thailand and Cambodia to use Asean forum
FORMER Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat criticised Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa for telling ambassadors and consuls general that “sometimes we have to play outside the rules. The current world is very much outside the rules. We have to adhere to national interests” while urging both Thailand and Cambodia to use the Asean Regional Forum
Read morePita says he will return to be the best prime minister in 9 years’ time
FORMER Move Forward leader and current People’s Party campaign assistant Pita Limjaroenrat said while helping this camp’s candidate for mayor of Khon Kaen municipality woo voters today (May 4) that he will be returning in nine years’ time to become the best prime minister this country ever had, Thai Rath newspaper said. Pita lost
Read morePita: Ethics still used as political tool to undermine democracy
FORMER Move Forward leader and current People’s Party campaign assistant Pita Limjaroenrat marked the fifth anniversary of the dissolution of Future Forward Party by underscoring that ethics is still being used as a political tool to destroy people’s choices while confident that democratic power will not dissipate along with disbanded parties, Naewna newspaper said
Read moreThaksin and Pita meet at wedding of two MPs
FORMER prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat met and shook hands at the wedding of two MPs last night (Jan. 10) with the groom being from Pheu Thai Party while the bride People’s Party during which Thaksin mentioned that different parties can work together, Amarin TV said. The wedding
Read moreYingluck won’t be returning under ‘Thaksin model’: Pita
FORMER Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat said today (Dec. 8) that it is unlikely fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will return home under a similar model her brother/de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra used to do so, Naewna newspaper said. Pita, who is currently adviser to Progressive Movement’s chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and
Read morePita declares Udon Thani capital of democracy
FORMER Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat declared while supporting People’s candidate in an Udon Thai local election that this Northeastern city, which many call the capital of Red Shirts, is actually the capital of democracy, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Nov. 16). People’s candidate Khanisorn Khurirang, who is facing Pheu Thai candidate Saravut Petpanomporn
Read morePita accepts Thaksin’s challenge, urges PM to set up Section 112 screening committee
FORMER Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, who is in Udon Thani to support People’s Party candidate in a local election, said he accepts de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra’s challenge to repeal outdated laws instead of proposing new ones while urging Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to set up a committee to screen lawsuits
Read moreBoth Thaksin and Pita heading to Udon Thani for local election
BOTH de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra and Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of Move Forward Party, which was dissolved then reborn as People’s Party, are heading for Udon Thani to give support to their respective camp’s candidates running for chairman of the Provincial Administration Organisation with the local election taking place on Sunday
Read morePita urges all parties to amend charter after latest case against Pheu Thai
FORMER leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limcharoenrat, which was dissolved by court but reborn as People’s Party, today (Oct.10) urged all parties to amend the constitution after a lawyer petitioned the Constitutional Court to end alleged “erosive” acts by Pheu Thai and the party’s de facto boss Thaksin Shinawatra, Naewna newspaper said late
Read moreDigital wallet project could probably turn from crisis to catastrophe: Pita
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOVE FORWARD MP PITA Limjaroenrat today (July 11) cautioned that the much-heralded, long-delayed digital wallet project could probably be aggravated from a crisis to a catastrophe. During today’s House floor interpellations, the former Move Forward leader said the Pheu Thai-initiated populist handout campaign might probably turn the sustained financial crisis
Read moreMove Forward tops latest opinion poll with majority backing Pita for PM
AN OPINION poll conducted by King Prajadhipok’s Institute shows that the majority of the respondents would still choose Move Forward Party if a general election is held over the next few days and they also want the party’s former leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be the prime minister, Thai Rath newspaper said this evening (May
Read morePita: Activist’s death an opportunity to put out political fire
FORMER Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat said today (May 19) the tragic death of political activist Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom due to a hunger strike during detention at a Bangkok prison is an opportunity to remove the fuel from political fire should all sides reach an agreement, Naewna newspaper said. Speaking at Bitec before his
Read moreGovt urged to apply comprehensive, diverse diplomacy toward Myanmar crisis
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER MOVE FORWARD leader Pita Limjaroenrat today (Apr. 9) called for the Pheu Thai-led government to apply a comprehensive and diverse diplomacy to address the current crisis inside the war-torn Myanmar. Pita suggested Bangkok not only hold talks with Naypyidaw but all ethnic rebel groups inside Myanmar in bid to
Read morePita: Ready to walk away like a winner, no regrets about being in the opposition
FORMER Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat said in a Facebook post this morning (Apr. 5) the censure debate over the past two days could be the last he would attend and that he is ready to walk away like a winner, Amarin TV said. Earlier this week the Constitutional Court accepted a case seeking
Read morePita still most popular for PM: NIDA Poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOST PEOPLE WOULD STILL prefer former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the most popular politician for prime minister, says the latest NIDA Poll today (Mar 24). According to the NIDA Poll recently conducted for this year’s first quarter from among a total of 2,000 people from all walks of
Read morePita tells Srettha to set a timeline to solve forest fires, toxic dust woes
FORMER MOVE Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat called on Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to set a clear timeline to tackle the problem of forest fires and toxic PM2.5 air pollution while visiting Chiang Mai this weekend, Naewna newspaper said today (Mar. 17), Speaking to reporters at a restaurant in this northern city, Pita said he
Read moreThaksin tells critics: ‘To each their own’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra today (Mar. 16) bluntly told those who may dislike him for whatever reason “to each their own.” Thaksin shrugged off criticism he had merely feigned “critical illnesses” to deserve a six-month period of staying in a private ward at a hospital
Read moreThaksin most politically powerful person: NIDA poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOST PEOPLE HAVE VIEWED de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra as the most politically powerful person, says a NIDA Poll today (Mar. 3). According to the opinion poll recently conducted among a total of 1,310 people from all walks of life in all regions of the country,
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