The progressive Move Forward party won more votes than any other but faces an uphill struggle to form government
ended with an unexpected result: the triumph of progressive, anti-military party Move Forward. But due to Thailand’s electoral system, the party still faces a tricky path to claiming power. So, what happens next?, more than any other party, and sweeping all but one seat in Bangkok.
Pita Limjaroenrat, prime minister candidate and leader of Move Forward party greets his supporters in Bangkok.Why is it so difficult for the winning party to form a government? Move Forward has said that, with its planned coalition, it would have 309 seats in the House of Representatives. This is short of the 376 that is needed for Pita to become prime minister.
But even if Prayuth’s political career is over, the conservative royalist military establishment that he represents remains incredibly powerful, and there are various mechanisms that can be used against its opponents. This includes not only the Senate but also the courts.
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