Dissolution of Move Forward Party in Thailand

The progressive Move Forward Party in Thailand, which finished first in the general election, was dissolved by a court for proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the royal family. The party's executives were banned from political activity for 10 years, and a new party is set to be introduced by the former leader's supporters.

Thailand's Move Forward Party Ban

Thailand's Constitutional Court has banned the Move Forward Party for attempting to amend the law against defaming the country's royal family, citing it as a threat to the constitutional monarchy. The party's senior leaders are banned from politics for 10 years, despite being the top vote-getter in the 2023 general election.