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Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, while assisting the People’s Party candidate for Khon Kaen mayor, boldly declared his intention to return as Thailand's best prime minister in nine years. Speaking on May 4, Pita expressed his aspirations during his visit to support Ms. Benchamaporn Srilabut’s campaign.

 

Pita, who lost his MP status after the Constitutional Court dissolved Move Forward for violating lese majeste laws—a charge stemming from campaign promises seen as undermining state rule—explained his vision for Benchamaporn's candidacy. He touted her engineering expertise as crucial for managing the municipality’s substantial budget, ensuring thorough scrutiny of projects. He emphasized the People’s Party's unique approach, offering seamless collaboration with three MPs backing their local candidate.

 

Additionally, Pita underscored the commitment to recruit talented individuals from across the nation, preserving Khon Kaen’s dignity and resilience against corruption.

 

Despite a decade-long political ban, Pita vowed to gain experience nationwide, preparing for a transformative return to national leadership. He critiqued Thailand’s stunted economic growth, lagging behind neighbours like Laos and Vietnam, and stressed the need for leadership adept at both international negotiation and internal reform.

 

Pivotal to Pita’s outlook is combating corruption—a sentiment echoed through his anecdote about foreign astonishment over the Bangkok building collapse, attributed more to systemic corruption than natural disaster preparedness.

 

Pita’s ambition is clear: a Thailand where unity and cooperation drive governance, addressing visible problems and the less-discussed corruption. His long-term vision symbolises a resilient hope for the future, grounded in the belief that Thailand can only progress with collective effort and principled leadership.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-05-05

 

 

Exactly what Thailand needs, a well educated forward thinking young leader, not controlled by the old useless hi-so establishment who's only aim is their own self-interests. 

3 hours ago, Artisi said:

Exactly what Thailand needs, a well educated forward thinking young leader, not controlled by the old useless hi-so establishment who's only aim is their own self-interests. 

 

This relates to Khon Kaen.

 

Maybe Khun Pita and and his party now believe they will have more success by focusing first on regional seats then move to the national scenario?

 

Hope they have success. 

The best what could happen to Thailand.

an eloquent straight forward politician 

Please, please. Come back. Thailand desperately needs a real adult in the room. The young PM is such an embarrassment. She is beyond inept. And she does not appear to be particularly smart either. Plus, she represents dinosaurs and regression. 

 

Thailand needs progress! Go, Pita, go! 

A 10 year ban for Pita. And yet a convicted  man and his  family are allowed to rule, and the people who overthrew a democratically elected government are allowed  to sit in government. Nice values.

5 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

A 10 year ban for Pita. And yet a convicted  man and his  family are allowed to rule, and the people who overthrew a democratically elected government are allowed  to sit in government. Nice values.

Well, it is Thailand - nothing more to say, is there? 

Corruption is Thailand's biggest problem along with the education system.  If they solved both of these, there would be plenty of money for everyone.  And Thailand's economy would be one of the best in Asia

1 hour ago, MarkBR said:

Corruption is Thailand's biggest problem along with the education system.  If they solved both of these, there would be plenty of money for everyone.  And Thailand's economy would be one of the best in Asia

Well there's plenty of money for those that consider themselves a bit above the trogs, and as far as they are concerned that's all the matters. 

After the 10 year ban is up, the ruling class will find another way to neutralize him. By hook or by crook

1 minute ago, Emdog said:

After the 10 year ban is up, the ruling class will find another way to neutralize him. By hook or by crook

Unfortunately, they will do everything to stop a good intelligent politician running Thailand, who has the potential to actually achieve something for the majority of people in Thailand

7 hours ago, Artisi said:

Well, it is Thailand - nothing more to say, is there? 

Except to say it's unethical and immoral.

To bring reality into the equation and before Pita can confirm his words, first the party must win a general election with an overall majority of perhaps more than 300 seats. so that they do not need to form a coalition government. Next the party needs to win an overall majority in the senate.

 

If they cannot win either or both then it is just talk and hot air, Thailand already has far too much of that from the current bunch of politicians.

 

The other tricky bit is what will the military do IF he wins?

 

Nothing is cut and dried yet, and until the next election and its follow up, nothing can be guaranteed.

2 hours ago, scorecard said:

Except to say it's unethical and immoral.

Yes to you and I, but who are we.

 

And it's really clear that as ignorant farangs we couldn't understand the Thai way of everything. 

2 hours ago, Artisi said:

Yes to you and I, but who are we.

 

And it's really clear that as ignorant farangs we couldn't understand the Thai way of everything. 

 

Agree.

4 hours ago, billd766 said:

To bring reality into the equation and before Pita can confirm his words, first the party must win a general election with an overall majority of perhaps more than 300 seats. so that they do not need to form a coalition government. Next the party needs to win an overall majority in the senate.

 

If they cannot win either or both then it is just talk and hot air, Thailand already has far too much of that from the current bunch of politicians.

 

The other tricky bit is what will the military do IF he wins?

 

Nothing is cut and dried yet, and until the next election and its follow up, nothing can be guaranteed.

 

True of course. The next chapter could go in many directions and it won't surprise if 'the powers' squash anything which looks like a victory, regardless of location. 

Pita was the best thing that could have happened to  Thailand if he was allowed to do  as he was elected to do, unfortunately when you have a judiciary that makes their decisions  based entirely on who can offer them the most the real truth will never emerge. Last thing those that are currently in power want is an honest political party/prime minister that are there for the people and not the rich & powerful, nothing else can be expected from a country that runs on graft and corruption