Thailand's Court Dissolves Leading Opposition Party

Thailand's Constitutional Court dissolved the Move Forward party, citing risks to the democratic system due to its campaign to amend a law protecting the monarchy. Despite the setback, the party plans to regroup and continue its progressive agenda. This decision has intensified Thailand's ongoing political crisis.

Thailand's Constitutional Court has ordered the dissolution of the anti-establishment opposition party, Move Forward, claiming that its campaign to amend a law protecting the monarchy from criticism could undermine the democratic system.

The party had won the most seats in the 2023 election but faced significant opposition from conservative forces. Though only its 11 executives will face 10-year political bans, the rest of its 143 lawmakers plan to form a new party.

This major political setback has stirred discontent among millions of young and urban voters who had supported Move Forward's progressive agenda.

(With inputs from agencies.)