Thailand's opposition party is leading in the election.

The Move Forward Party and the opposition Pheu Thai Party in Thailand are respectively winning the most seats in the House of Representatives after the election.

According to preliminary figures compiled by the Election Commission of Thailand (EC) early on May 15, the Move Forward party and the Pheu Thai party won 113 and 112 seats respectively out of the 400 seats up for re-election in the House of Representatives.

Meanwhile, the United Thai Nation party of incumbent Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha won only 23 seats. The Thai House of Representatives has 500 seats, with the remaining 100 seats allocated proportionally to the parties.

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand's Move Forward party, in Bangkok on May 14. Photo: Reuters

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, 42, said the election results were impressive and pledged to remain true to his party's values ​​if he forms a government . Limjaroenrat added that he was willing to form a coalition with Pheu Thai, but still aimed to become prime minister.

One of the three representatives from the Pheu Thai party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin, said she was pleased with the Move Forward party's proposal, but it was too early to discuss alliances.

"The voice of the people is the most important," said Paetongtarn, 36.

The results regarding the total number of seats in the lower house for each party in Thailand are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. However, winning a majority in the lower house does not automatically guarantee becoming the leader of Thailand.

The position of Prime Minister of Thailand will be chosen in July during a joint session between 500 members of the lower house and 250 members of the upper house. Thai senators are typically appointed by the military government.

Ngoc Anh (According to AFP/Reuters )

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