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  • Thailand NewsThailand court ruling to impact PM and Move Forward Party

    Thailand court ruling to impact PM and Move Forward Party

    The Constitutional Court is set to rule next month on two pivotal cases that could significantly impact Thailand’s political landscape, determining the future of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan expressed doubts about the MFP’s chances, stating that I believe the prospects of the MFP surviving the dissolution case are slim.…

  • Thailand NewsMFP introduces bills to reduce military power, prevent coups

    MFP introduces bills to reduce military power, prevent coups

    The Move Forward Party (MFP) introduced three significant charter amendment bills aimed at mitigating the impact of the military regime’s orders, preventing future coups, and abolishing the junta-supported 20-year national strategy. An MFP list-MP, Parit Wacharasindhu, emphasised that although the Pheu Thai-led government has committed to rewriting a new charter, this process could take up to two years. The MFP…

  • Thailand NewsThai proposal to legalise adult entertainment industry sparks debate

    Thai proposal to legalise adult entertainment industry sparks debate

    The Move Forward Party (MFP) is advocating for a significant change to Thailand’s Criminal Code to legalise the adult entertainment industry, including pornographic materials and sex toys. This initiative aims to dismantle the existing taboos and establish better regulation. MFP MP for Bangkok, Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, submitted the proposal to Parliament last week, with discussions expected to commence within the next…

  • Thailand NewsImpending impacts of upcoming court rulings on Srettha and MFP

    Impending impacts of upcoming court rulings on Srettha and MFP

    Thailand’s political landscape is set for a significant shift as the upcoming Constitutional Court ruling on the cases of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) leader next month. The outcomes, scheduled for July 3 for the MFP and July 10 for PM Srettha, have the business community on edge, worried about potential disruptions to the…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin’s political comeback: A masterstroke or misfire?

    Thaksin’s political comeback: A masterstroke or misfire?

    Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, despite facing charges under the lese-majeste law, is plotting a grand comeback. Engaging with influential political figures and major families, the 74 year old former prime minister plays the long game with a cunning new strategy. Thaksin is abandoning the 100-party list MP seat strategy, focusing instead on the 400 constituency MP seats, a tactic…

  • Politics NewsThai court reviews PM and Move Forward Party dissolution

    Thai court reviews PM and Move Forward Party dissolution

    The Thai Constitutional Court convened to address significant political issues, including the alleged subversion by the Move Forward Party (MFP) and a petition questioning Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s qualifications following the appointment of Pichit Chuenban as Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office. The court reviewed a petition from the Election Commission (EC), filed by the political party registrar, that…

  • Thailand NewsEC ordered to present evidence against Move Forward Party

    EC ordered to present evidence against Move Forward Party

    The Election Commission (EC) has been ordered by the Constitutional Court to present its list of witnesses and evidence in the high-stakes case against the Move Forward Party (MFP) before the next hearing on June 18. The nine judges of the Constitutional Court convened today to deliberate the EC’s petition to dissolve the MFP. The embattled party had already filed…

  • Thailand NewsMove Forward Party eyes 3 new leaders amid possible dissolution

    Move Forward Party eyes 3 new leaders amid possible dissolution

    On the brink of potential dissolution by the Constitutional Court, the Move Forward Party (MFP) is preparing contingency plans, including identifying three potential leaders for a new party. This comes as the party defends itself against accusations of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy through its efforts to amend the lese majeste law. Party insiders reveal that the MFP’s core…

  • Thailand NewsMFP submits defence to court in dissolution case

    MFP submits defence to court in dissolution case

    The Move Forward Party (MFP) submitted its written defence to the Constitutional Court regarding the dissolution case initiated by the Election Commission (EC), according to a source. The EC called for the dissolution of the MFP following a Constitutional Court ruling on January 31, which stated that the party’s efforts to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as…

  • Politics NewsMove Forward Party MP jailed for 2 years for royal defamation

    Move Forward Party MP jailed for 2 years for royal defamation

    Thanya Buri Provincial Court sentenced Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison for royal defamation under Section 112 of the Criminal Code. The verdict, delivered today, originally imposed a three-year sentence but was subsequently reduced to two years with no suspension. Another charge against Chonthicha for violating the emergency decree on public gatherings was dismissed…

  • Thailand NewsMove Forward Party races against the clock for its final defence

    Move Forward Party races against the clock for its final defence

    The Constitutional Court has thrown a lifeline to the embattled Move Forward Party (MFP), granting a 15-day extension in their high-stakes battle against dissolution. Citing the noble cause of justice, this last-minute reprieve pushes the deadline to June 2, marking the final opportunity for the main opposition to salvage its political future. The legal saga dates back to April 3…

  • Politics NewsThailand’s Move Forward Party faces possible dissolution

    Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces possible dissolution

    The Move Forward Party (MFP), one of Thailand’s major opposition parties, is currently battling a case against its dissolution in court. The case was triggered by the Election Commission’s (EC) proposal, based on Section 92 of the Political Parties Act, after the MFP was found to be advocating for amendments to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese…

  • Thailand NewsThai House rejects labour bill fearing 30% cost surge

    Thai House rejects labour bill fearing 30% cost surge

    A labour welfare bill proposed by the Move Forward Party (MFP) has been rejected by the House of Representatives, sparking concerns about a potential 30% increase in labour costs across Thailand. Despite this setback, the MFP had some success as the House consented to two additional draft bills, one from the Bhumjaithai Party and another from the MFP. List-MP Sia…

  • Thailand NewsMFP holds key to censure or general debate in House

    MFP holds key to censure or general debate in House

    The Move Forward Party (MFP) holds the key to whether a censure or general debate will take place in the House, according to Jurin Laksanawisit, a list MP from the Democrat Party. He noted that the Democrats lack the necessary votes to sponsor such a motion. Jurin elaborated that a general debate motion which does not require a vote, under…

  • Thailand NewsPour decisions: Thailand to splash health warnings on booze bottles

    Pour decisions: Thailand to splash health warnings on booze bottles

    The Thai government is in the process of developing a new regulation, requiring producers of alcoholic beverages to feature large, graphic health warnings on their products, much akin to those found on cigarette packaging. This move, orchestrated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee and the Department of Disease Control, has sparked criticism from alcohol producers and the tourism industry, who…

  • Phuket NewsMove Forward Party set to announce PPAO presidential candidate

    Move Forward Party set to announce PPAO presidential candidate

    Pita Limjaroenrat, a key figure in Thai politics, is poised to make an important announcement in Phuket this weekend. The Move Forward Party (MFP), under his leadership on Saturday, February 24, will be introducing its presidential candidate for the upcoming Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) election. Pita’s arrival in Phuket was confirmed via a Facebook post by Chalermpong Saengdee, a…

  • Thailand NewsMove Forward Party faces potential dissolution over royal insult laws

    Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution over royal insult laws

    The Move Forward Party (MFP), Thailand’s main opposition, is on the brink of dissolution, following a petition submitted to the Election Commission (EC) by leading activists. The objection was lodged on account of the party’s position on royal insult laws. Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a political activist, took his petition to the EC on Thursday, requesting the dissolution of the MFP. This…

  • Thailand NewsThai parties unite to amend Referendum Act for easier constitution change

    Thai parties unite to amend Referendum Act for easier constitution change

    Thailand’s leading political parties, Pheu Thai and Move Forward, are joining forces to amend the country’s Referendum Act. The act’s existing flaws are viewed as hurdles to modifying the constitution, a critical move supported by many parties who see the current charter as a legacy of the National Council for Peace and Order, the orchestrator of the last coup. Both…

  • Thailand NewsPalang Pracharath Party member calls for dissolution of Move Forward Party

    Palang Pracharath Party member calls for dissolution of Move Forward Party

    Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP Rueangkrai Leekitwattana plans to submit a letter to the Office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) seeking the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP) following the recent decision by the Constitution Court. Thai lawyer Teerayut Suwannakaesorn accused the MFP and former party leader Pita Limjaroenrat of trying to overthrow the monarchy and the…

  • Thailand NewsThai court orders Pita and Move Forward Party to refrain from lese majeste law reform

    Thai court orders Pita and Move Forward Party to refrain from lese majeste law reform

    The Constitutional Court ordered the advisor to the former leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, and the party to cease campaigns to reform Section 112 of the Criminal Law, also known as lese majeste law. Their efforts were deemed to pose threats to the monarchy of Thailand. During the General Election last year, one of the key policies…

  • Thailand NewsFour MFP MPs resign over 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject

    Four MFP MPs resign over 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject

    A quartet of MPs from the Move Forward Party (MFP) resigned from a House committee that was examining the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject. Their reason for stepping down was their refusal to passively approve a venture they fundamentally disagreed with. MFP MP Julapong Yukate reported that the committee’s final meeting was held yesterday, where they were supposed to endorse a…

  • Pattaya NewsThai MP proposes revision of strict alcohol control bill

    Thai MP proposes revision of strict alcohol control bill

    Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Thaophiphob Limchitrakorn proposed a revision of a stringent Alcohol Control bill concerning alcohol product advertising during a parliamentary meeting on Wednesday, January 10. Three versions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act were under scrutiny, including two public sector drafts and Thaophiphob’s draft. The first draft, supported by numerous anti-alcohol groups and labelled as Article 32…

  • Thailand NewsFrom beauty queen to brave MP: Sirilapas Kongtrakarn’s inspiring battle against depression

    From beauty queen to brave MP: Sirilapas Kongtrakarn’s inspiring battle against depression

    In a plea for increased public funding for mental health services, Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Sirilapas Kongtrakarn, also known as Mew, spoke unreservedly during a passionate parliamentary debate on the budget bill last Friday, January 5. The 36 year old politician, who has been an advocate for mental health, shared her harrowing journey with depression, calling for attention and…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok MP’s challenge to Computer Crime Act dismissed by Constitutional Court

    Bangkok MP’s challenge to Computer Crime Act dismissed by Constitutional Court

    Bangkok MP Rukchanok Srinork, representing the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), faced a setback yesterday when the Constitutional Court dismissed her petition concerning the constitutionality of Section 14 of the Computer Crime Act. The court’s decision came via the Criminal Court, which is currently presiding over a case against Rukchanok. The charges against Rukchanok, stemming from a tweet she…

  • Politics NewsCharter amendment: Thailand’s Move Forward Party seeks controversial rewrite

    Charter amendment: Thailand’s Move Forward Party seeks controversial rewrite

    The Move Forward Party (MFP), Thailand’s principal opposition, is determined to push for a renewed charter amendment through a motion in Parliament on Wednesday. The motion, which is the first item on the debate agenda and is supported by the MFP and its spokesperson, Parit Wacharasindhu, has sparked concern among lawmakers due to the potential broad changes it could bring…

  • Politics NewsMove Forward Party probes MP over Bangkok sexual harassment claims

    Move Forward Party probes MP over Bangkok sexual harassment claims

    A sexual harassment allegation against a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP is set to undergo investigation, according to Parit Wacharasindhu, a party list MP and spokesperson. The case involves three women accusing an MP from a district within the Thon Buri region of Bangkok and follows closely on the heels of a similar incident reported on October 12 involving a different…

  • Thailand NewsMFP MP clarifies sexual harassment accusation, second MP faces same claim

    MFP MP clarifies sexual harassment accusation, second MP faces same claim

    After a Move Forward Party (MFP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Prachin Buri province was accused of sexual harassment, another MP faced the same allegation. Details of his identity have not yet been released. The Facebook page What MFP Lying About Today (วันนี้ก้าวไกลโกหกอะไร) recently accused Prachin Buri MP, Wuttipong “Jae” Thonglao, of sexually harassing a member of the MFP’s volunteer…

  • Thailand NewsMFP MP accused of sexually harassing volunteer team member

    MFP MP accused of sexually harassing volunteer team member

    A Facebook account called What is the MFP lying about today? (วันนี้ก้าวไกลโกหกอะไร), accused a Member of Parliament (MP) in the central province of Prachin Buri from the Move Forward Party (MFP) of sexually harassing a woman from the party’s volunteer team. The Facebook page shared a screenshot of a conversation between a man and a woman centred on explicit sexual…

  • Politics NewsThailand’s ruling party seeks consensus amid dispute over House committee leadership

    Thailand’s ruling party seeks consensus amid dispute over House committee leadership

    A dispute over who should preside over various House committees in Thailand prompted an invitation for a meeting this week, issued by the whip of the ruling Pheu Thai Party. The aim is to reconcile the differing views. Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai list-MP and party whip, revealed that out of the 35 House committees, multiple parties are vying for…

  • Politics NewsThai opposition in disarray as Move Forward Party rejects leadership role

    Thai opposition in disarray as Move Forward Party rejects leadership role

    Chaos has engulfed the Democrat Party, as the top opposition role remains unclear. This comes after the Move Forward Party (MFP), the largest opposing party, expressed disinterest in the role, likely to keep their Deputy House Speaker seat. The Democrat Party spokesperson, Ramet Rattanachaweng, stated that technically, the right to assume the opposition leader role falls to Pita Limjaroenrat, the…