Thailand’s Constitutional Court to Rule on Move Forward Party's Future

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has set August 7 as the date for its verdict in a case seeking the dissolution of Move Forward, the top opposition party in parliament. The case was initiated by an election commission petition regarding the party's intent to amend a law protecting the monarchy from criticism. Move Forward denies any wrongdoing.

Thailand's Constitutional Court has set August 7 as the date to deliver its verdict in a case that seeks the dissolution of the opposition party, Move Forward, which holds the largest number of seats in parliament.

The case originates from a petition by the election commission, aimed at disbanding Move Forward over its proposal to amend a law that shields the powerful monarchy from criticism—a campaign the party abandoned earlier this year following a court order. Move Forward has denied any wrongdoing in the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)