Thai coalition signs pact in move to hasten government formation despite ongoing issues

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (centre) during a meeting of coalition parties in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, May 22, 2023. Thailand's pro-democracy parties signed a pact to form the countrys next government after a historic win in the May 14 election, a step seen crucial to gather support for Move Forwards Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister. - Bloomberg

BANGKOK, May 22 (Bloomberg): Thailand’s pro-democracy parties signed a pact to form the country’s next government after a historic win in the May 14 election, a step seen crucial to gather support for Move Forward’s Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister.

The coalition of eight parties led by Move Forward agreed that their unified agenda "will not impact the constitutional monarchy,” according to the briefing that began with a readout of the 23 items.