According to Suthep Ou-oun, a listed MFP MP, the party leader agreed to assist registrations in order to capitalize on the party’s huge victory in the May 14 general election.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/thailand-politics-thailand-national-news/thai-social-security-office-allocates-207-million-baht-for-the-historic-board-election/

Furthermore, the academics believed Mr Pita and the MFP had no room to back down from their Section 112 stance after making it a central element of their election campaign.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/politics/thailands-lawmakers-move-to-strip-senate-of-power-to-select-prime-minister/

Indeed, PTP won just 10 seats less than the MFP and is seen as a more qualified party due to its past experience in managing House meetings.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/cracks-are-appearing-in-thailands-pro-democracy-coalition/

That collective mourning added to the surge of support for Pita and the MFP to sweep 32 of the 33 Bangkok voting districts.

Source: https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/thailand-elite-crunch-thaksin-retain-power

“We are ready to sacrifice our position even though we won the most number of seats and move to the opposition if it means not having the two generals in government,” said the MFP parliamentarian.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/move-forward-leaves-coalition-aiming-to-form-thailands-next-government/