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Uncharted territory and a case of déjà vu
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 09/08/2024
» Another dissolution of another election winner should feel old in Thai politics. But what happened to Move Forward Party is not just déjà vu but uncharted territory. Its dissolution fits a recurrent pattern of systematic subversion of democratic institutions in favour of autocratic preferences in disregard of the will of the majority. The Constitutional Court's breakup of Move Forward also breaks new ground that is increasingly taking centre stage in Thailand's political landscape.
Court deals blow to progressivism
Oped, Published on 09/08/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday finally ordered the Move Forward Party (MFP), the winning party of last year's general election, to be dissolved. Eleven executive members face a ten-year ban from politics. The charges and penalty relate to accusations against the MFP's activities and public campaigns to amend Section 112, known as the lese majeste law.
New deputy speaker expected next week
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2024
» The House of Representatives is expected to select a new first deputy House speaker next Wednesday to replace Padipat Suntiphada, who lost his MP status as a result of the Constitutional Court dissolving the Move Forward Party, according to chief government whip Wisut Chainaroon.
PM plays down foreign concerns over Move Forward ruling
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday acknowledged concerns expressed by other countries about the court-ordered dissolution of the Move Forward Party, but insisted that Thailand is a free and democratic nation that is not swayed by foreign influence.
All Move Forward MPs ‘will join new party’
Published on 08/08/2024
» All 143 MPs from the dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) have applied for membership in a new party, confirmation that there will be no “cobras” in the now-disbanded opposition party.
Axeing parties not helpful
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Constitutional Court's ruling on Wednesday, ordering the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP) -- the winner of last year's general election -- was no surprise.
US rate cuts set to prop up ailing Thai stock exchange
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/08/2024
» Projected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve designed to stop the US falling into recession could help shore up the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) for the rest of 2024 after the index dipped 6.7% in the first seven months of this year, says a bourse executive.
US and EU express concern about Move Forward demise
Published on 07/08/2024
» The United States and the European Union on Wednesday issued statements expressing serious concern about the Constitutional Court order dissolving the opposition Move Forward Party and its implications for democracy in Thailand.
PM ‘unaware’ of bid to poach Move Forward MPs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted on Wednesday that he wasn’t aware of any cabinet ministers attempting to persuade MPs from the opposition Move Forward Party to switch sides by offering them 20-30 million baht.
Move Forward MPs moving to ‘new home’
Published on 07/08/2024
» MPs from the dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) will move to their “new home” on Friday, according to Sirikanya Tansakun, who is tipped to lead the new party.