Young Thai billionaire emerges as potential kingmaker in election

Huge fresh voter base puts new party Future Forward in pivotal position

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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has built a significant supporter base among young Thais since establishing the Future Forward party less than a year ago. © Reuters

MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thailand's new Future Forward party is rapidly emerging as an unexpected wild-card in the country's long-awaited general election, and could prove pivotal in the formation of the next government.

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