It seems clear that Thailand’s conservative establishment will not allow progressive Pita Limjaroenrat to become Thailand’s next prime minister. Given conservative fears of a Move Forward government, it is also unlikely that the party will be allowed to participate in a coalition government.

Move Forward has a radical, progressive agenda that aims to reduce the influence of the monarchy and military in Thai politics and to begin dismantling the monopolies that distort Thailand’s economy. In the May general election, it emerged with the largest number of seats – 151 out of the 500 seats in the House of Representatives – and with 38 per cent of the vote.