Move Forward Party heals rift as ‘critical’ election looms

Pita Limjaroenrat (left) said his dispute with Piyabutr Saengkanokkul (right), was caused by a misunderstanding. - The Nation

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The leader of Thailand’s second-largest opposition party – Move Forward – ended his dispute on Thursday (Feb 23) with one of the most influential progressive figures in Thailand to unite for an election that may transform the country’s future.

Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said his dispute with Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, former secretary-general of his party’s predecessor – the Future Forward Party – was caused by a misunderstanding.