Future Forward MPs are separating

By The Nation

 

Ekkapob Pianpises, Left, Pita Limjaroenrat, Right

 

Some of Future Forward Party MPs are ready to stand by their political views and join a party that’s still prenatal, whether founded by their MP colleague Ekkapob Pianpises or by Pita Limjaroenrat, who Future Forward leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit chose as his successor.

 

Others from pro-democracy Future Forward have signed up with opposition partners the Commoners’ Party and other newer parties. 

 

Nine MPs of the now-dissolved Future Forward Party have taken an ideological leap and joined the ranks of the government-aligned Bhumjaithai Party, and more are expected to follow them.

 

There are still 40-50 MPs in the party who have yet to decide on their next move.

 

Ekkapob has acknowledged that the party he will launch will be much smaller than Future Forward and thus limited in its ability to affect government policy.

 

“Our plan is still the same, but if there is any change, I want the party’s leaders to stick together,” he said.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30382946

 

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Just now, snoop1130 said:

Nine MPs of the now-dissolved Future Forward Party have taken an ideological leap and joined the ranks of the government-aligned Bhumjaithai Party, and more are expected to follow them.

So that takes care of the less ideologically ardent who can be bought.

If they wanted to make a statement they should just refuse to join the other parties and be expelled as well. Internationally it would create more questions about a government where a large percentage of the parliament have been expelled and if they join the new parties they would be in minority with little power. Maybe by abstaining they could send a message but I guess parliamentary salaries are too good.

I would hope that they join other parties to be a snake in the grass. 

quote "Nine MPs of the now-dissolved Future Forward Party have taken an ideological leap and joined the ranks of the government-aligned Bhumjaithai Party, and more are expected to follow them."

BJT used to be the go to party available to the highest bidder.

 

They probably still are.

 

The only good thing that I can see coming out of the FFP dissolution is that you can now see who wanted to get their snout in the trough, and those who truly want to make a difference.

For 20 million THB many people would change their stance