Piyabutr vs Move Forward: Election pressure splits Thailand’s reformist movement

13 Sept 08:09 Key points summarised by AI

Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a co-founder of Move Forward's predecessor, urges the party to choose between compromising its ideology to join the government or maintaining a steadfast reformist stance as a distinct "new force" in the upcoming election.
He advocates for Move Forward to uphold its reformist principles, including monarchy reform and amending the lèse-majesté law, believing this clear stance will attract voters seeking change and replicate past electoral success.
Piyabutr has distanced himself from Move Forward, particularly after the party softened its radical reform agenda, which he believes undermines its "new force" identity and potential to effect significant change.

PM stands by Suphajee amid Cabinet reshuffle rumours

Today 10:34 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul firmly dismissed speculation of Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun's removal in a cabinet reshuffle, stating he would also have to leave office if she were replaced.
Anutin underscored Suphajee's pivotal role as a "pillar" of his government, having personally recruited her, while Suphajee expressed gratitude for his public backing and affirmed her readiness to continue serving.