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Anti-graft body begins new probe into opposition politicians
Published on 30/08/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) comfirmed on Friday that it has launched an investigation into 44 members of the disbanded Move Forward Party, 25 of whom are current parliamentarians, for supporting legislation seeking to amend the lese-majeste law.
Upheavals spur legal reform push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/08/2024
» The main opposition People's Party (PP) is enlisting the help of the ruling Pheu Thai Party to push for legal amendments that would prevent a repeat of recent political upheavals, according to PP leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.
Activist lawyer gets another 4 years for lese-majeste
Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» The activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced on Thursday to another four years in prison for lese-majeste and violations of the Computer Crime Act, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Move Forward wins extension to submit defence
Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday granted the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) a 15-day extension to submit a written defence in the party dissolution case against it. The new deadline falls on May 18.
Pita braces for political uncertainty
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» Pita Limjaroenrat admits his political career may be over if the Future Forward Party is dissolved. But he says he will have no regrets over his time in opposition as the party has been working hard for the people.
Student unions criticise charter court ruling
Published on 01/02/2024
» The student unions of nine universities have released a joint statement expressing concern about the Constitutional Court ruling against the Move Forward Party on Wednesday.
Petition seeking Move Forward dissolution ready
Published on 31/01/2024
» Petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana says he is preparing to go to the Election Commission on Thursday to seek the dissolution of the Move Forward Party.
Move Forward accepts court ruling but fears wider impact
Online Reporters, Published on 31/01/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party said on Wednesday that it had no intention to erode the royal institution as the Constitutional Court found, adding that the court’s ruling could ultimately affect the monarchy.
MFP ordered to drop plans to amend lese-majeste law
Published on 31/01/2024
» The Constitutional Court has ordered the Move Forward Party to cease all attempts to amend the lese-majeste law, saying that campaigning on the issue is considered an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
MFP urges Srettha to change mind on Isoc
News, Published on 02/11/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday demanded that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin change his mind and second its bill seeking to dissolve the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc).