Pita Limjaroenrat's Move Forward Party may have won the Thai general election, but the party still faces several hurdles that threaten Pita's chance at the prime minister's chair, says Associate Professor Jacob Ricks.
INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT FROM THE SENATE
Many senators have expressed opposition to Move Forward’s progressive stance on reforming Section 112 of the penal code, or the. Move Forward’s coalition partners have demanded that the party moderate its policy goals, and potential extra-coalition votes are also reportedly contingent on Move Forward abandoning its plans on Section 112.
If Pita becomes prime minister, he would still face extreme antagonism from conservative sectors of Thai society who are infuriated by Move Forward’s commitments to reform the military and repeal Section 112.
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