MOVE Forward advisory chairman Pita Limjaroenrat said in his speech at the third annual TIME100 Next gala dinner in New York City last night (this morning in Thailand) after being chosen one of this year’s emerging leaders shaping the future that he is sharing the honour with all Thais, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Pita started by mentioning that Time magazine probably named him on the prestigious TIME100 Next list because of the phenomenon that occurred in the May 14 general election with Thais across the country and around the world coming out in large numbers to vote thus clearly demonstrating a need for change.

 

In the end, even though the Move Forward Party was victorious it was not able to form a government in accordance to the will of the majority of the people.

 

“I am proud of the past election, I call it a phenomenon, it’s not just me, it is something that we have to accept and give back to the people who raised their voice and demanded change.

 

by TNR Staff

TOP picture: Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat with other guests and honorees at the TIME100 Next gala dinner. Photo: Matichon

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-10-26

 

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Pita is back!

 

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, former Move Forward party leader, has appeared in New York to attend a gala dinner as “a leader defining the next generation of leadership” on the “TIME100 Next” list for 2023.

 

He had disappeared from the public eye for quite some time, after stepping down from the party leadership in September.

 

He posted series of photos of his time in New York on his Instagram account, which received hundreds of likes and comments. The photos show him riding the New York subway, walking along a New York street, sipping a drink at a roadside restaurant and standing in Times Square.

 

 

His followers commented, “Pita, you’re so handsome. You melt my heart”, “Although you could not be the prime minister of the country, you’re always PM of my heart” and “Don’t give up politics, we will support you forever.”

 

 

“If you decide to leave politics, you could be a model,” one fan wrote. It is reported that he hired a local Thai photographer to take the pictures.

 

Almost every media outlet in Thailand reported on his visit and the photos, with some carrying the headlines, “Pita is back” and “Pita returns to take back his fame”.

 

 

A Thai woman, Sirikornpon Deejaingam posted photos of Pita visiting her restaurant, Soothr Thai Noodle Bar in East Village, on Facebook.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-26

 

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He would be a star as PM Instead of the crooks who retain power. 

After the Thaksin saga the 560 billion bribe increasing the national debt and Phu Thai siding with the military. 

Thais will not forget the deceit that robbed MFP from leading this country. 

The theft of the election from Pita was an abomination that will not be forgotten for many many years to come. It brought tremendous shame on Pheu Thai and Thaksin, it was a boil on the face of Thailand and we all know who was behind it. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

after being chosen one of this year’s emerging leaders shaping the future that he is sharing the honour with all Thais

Emerging leader struck down by an un-democratic hand picked senate put in place by a military Junta.

I'm glad the chap has moved on. He was prepared for the fight, but the people could not keep up. He should enjoy his life now. He has done enough and showed what is possible and more importantly what is not possible.

 

 

Why does he ( Pita ) need or want so much publicity ?

Is he planning a " solo career " ?

I hope that he won't start singing ...

2 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Why does he ( Pita ) need or want so much publicity ?

Is he planning a " solo career " ?

I hope that he won't start singing ...

Publicity didn't hurt a certain foreign stand-up comedian become president did it Putin?

Surely it should read, “prevented from forming a government.”

7 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

The theft of the election from Pita was an abomination that will not be forgotten for many many years to come. It brought tremendous shame on Pheu Thai and Thaksin, it was a boil on the face of Thailand and we all know who was behind it. 

It made trump look like an aaamature.