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Court to hear Move Forward Party case in August

The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled the first witness hearing for Aug 25 in a case against 44 former MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP).

Bangkok Post · Jun 30

Court asked to suspend PP leader

The Supreme Court has been asked to suspend Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party (PP), from serving as an MP over allegations he violated court instructions linked to the case involving 44 former Move Forward Party lawmakers.

Bangkok Post · May 27

Thailand election explained: Why Sunday’s vote is historic with young progressive leader ahead in polls

Military-appointed Senate will play no role in choosing the next prime minister as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to move on from a prolonged period of political and strategic instability, Shweta Sharma writes

The Independent UK · Feb 4

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Thailand's Progressive Party Reforms Under New Name

Thailand's Move Forward Party rebrands as People's Party, vows to continue advocating for reforms despite court ruling. International concern over impact o...

Thailand’s disbanded opposition party relaunches under new name, leader

Move Forward Party has been renamed the People’s Party, the largest in parliament, and has promised to advance reforms.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024

Thailand's reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People's Party

Just two days after being disbanded by court order, Thailand’s main progressive political party has regrouped under a new name and vowed to continue its fight for reforms despite continuing opposition from the conservative establishment that blocked the party from taking power despite finishing first in last year’s election

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

All Move Forward MPs move to new party

All 143 members of parliament from the court-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) joined their new political home on Friday, with the main opposition

Bangkok Post · Aug 9, 2024

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Court dissolves Move Forward Party

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday disbanded the Move Forward Party (MFP) and banned its executives for 10 years.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8, 2024

Thailand Dissolves Move Forward Party Over Monarchy Law Amendment

Thailand's court dissolves Move Forward Party for advocating royal defamation law amendment, facing obstacles despite electoral success.

Thai Constitutional Court dissolves election-winning Move Forward Party

Thailand’s top court also banned former leader Pita Limjaroenrat and several others from politics for 10 years.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but failed to take power

A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won national elections in 2023, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Court bans largest Thai political party over pledge to change lese-majesty law

Leaders of progressive group Move Forward, which won most votes in last year’s election, also barred from politics for 10 years

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024

Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms

Thailand’s Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024

Thai Progressive Party Faces Dissolution Threat

Thailand's Constitutional Court to decide on Move Forward Party's alleged constitutional violation regarding royal defamation law changes.

Move Forward working on porn legalisation

The Move Forward Party (MFP) is pushing a proposal to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its related products, including pornographic materials and sex toys.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024

Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms

The closely-controlled process to choose a new Senate is under scrutiny after some alleged it was unlawful.

Thai Court Accepts Case To Disband Move Forward Party

Thai court's decision to hear case to disband Move Forward Party raises concerns about political tensions and judicial impartiality in Thailand.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2024

Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead

Thai economy is falling far behind its Southeast Asian peers amid growing middle-income trap fears.

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Bangkok Post · Mar 19, 2024

EC asks court to dissolve Move Forward

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court asking it to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).

Thaksin Shinawatra Returns To Public Eye After Detention

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra reappears in public after release, sparking political intrigue.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

Thai election authorities seek to dissolve poll-winning Move Forward Party

Election body says party’s bid to amend lese-majeste law undermines governance system but MFP vows to ‘prove innocence’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024

‘The same book over and over’: Scepticism over ruling Pheu Thai in Thailand

Six months after party formed government in deal with military-backed parties, voters still hanker for change.

Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2024

Booze warning labels planned

The government is planning to introduce a new regulation that would require the makers of alcoholic beverages to put large, graphic images on every bottle and can they produce to warn the public of the dangers of drinking.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024

Thailand’s former PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat handed suspended sentence in latest legal blow

Pita’s sentence for holding an unlawful rally comes a week after a Thai court ruled that his Move Forward party had undermined the monarchy

Thai opposition faces legal challenge as activists seek life bans

Thai opposition faces a new legal challenge as activists seek life bans. This article explores the potential consequences and impact on politics in Thailand.

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