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Former leader of Move Forward Party, Pita Limjaroenrat, center, arrives at Constitutional Court in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. Photo: Chatkla Samnaingjam / AP

Thai Court Dissolves Progressive Move Forward Party, Which Won Election but Failed To Take...

A court in Thailand on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year's general election,
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Foreign Interest in Move Forward Party Case: Interfering in Thailand?

The fate of Thailand's Move Forward Party, which is popular among the younger generation and won the most seats in the 2023 election, may be decided by the Constitutional Court
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Consumer Confidence Hits 11-Month Low Amidst Political Uncertainty

Thailand's consumer confidence hit its lowest point in 11 months this July, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline amid growing concerns over political instability.

Thailand’s Progressive Move Forward Party Might Be Dissolved, but Its Former Chief Remains Hopeful

The charismatic Thai politician who led his young, progressive party to a stunning general election victory a year ago is urging supporters not to lose hope
Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat during a press conference on the party's plan to defend in its dissolution case at the party's office in Bangkok on August 2, 2024.

Opinion: Thailand’s Politics of Absurdity: The Move Forward Party Case

Three more days and we will know on August 7 whether Move Forward Party, the party with 14 million votes behind them, would be dissolved by the Constitutional Court, and their leaders, including the charismatic former leader Pita Limjaroenrat, will be banned from politics for 10 years, for having pledge to reform the royal defamation law.
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Digital Wallet Moves Forward; MFP Faces Potential Dissolution

Key political events in the first week of August include the launch of the government's digital wallet project on August 1, followed by the court's decision
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Thaksin’s 75th Birthday Party: What Does It Signal Politically?

Not only did former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra express happiness during his birthday celebrations over these three days
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Digital Wallet Registration to Open for Citizens on August 1

At an announcement on the progress of the government’s 10,000 baht digital wallet recharge project on July 24, 2024, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin did not address the media in person as usual.
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Thai Government Opts for Cannabis Act to End Political Deadlock

The conflict over whether "cannabis" should be reclassified as a narcotic was resolved with the government's decision to legislate on this in parliament.
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Thai Lawmakers Approve $3.4 Billion Additional Budget for Digital Wallet

After a 10-hour debate on the draft of the Additional Budget Expenditure Act for the fiscal year 2024, amounting to 122 billion baht or approximately 3.4 billion US dollars

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