Why did Pita Limjaroenrat has resign as leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP)?

Thai politician and businessman Pita Limjaroenrat resigned as leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) on September 2015.

In his announcement, he highlighted his inability to execute duties in the House as a barrier to becoming Leader of the Opposition, pending a judgement in the Constitutional Court on his suspension status as an MP.

Pita emphasised the importance of the role of Leader of the Opposition in his announcement, saying it must give “checks and balance” to the administration.

He stated that regardless of his role, he will continue engaged in Thai politics and the party. Pita stated that Move Forward would choose a new leader to succeed him on September 23rd, who would lead the party as well as the opposition in the House of Representatives.

Pita was a member of the House of Representatives who led the Move Forward Party, the de facto successor of the defunct Future Forward Party, from 14 March 2020 to 15 September 2023.

Pita led Move Forward to victory in the 2023 general election, capturing 151 seats.