Thai electionThailand's Move Forward leader says coalition 'taking shape'
Lese-majeste to be addressed in MOU as bloc forms negotiating team to whip votes
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, second from left, tells reporters in Bangkok on May 18 that he has a road map to getting the necessary votes to be prime minister. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writer
BANGKOK -- Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Thursday sought to reassure Thai voters, investors and markets of his budding coalition's ability to form a government, appearing with the leaders of seven other parties supporting his bid for prime minister.