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Opposition Attacks Prayut’s Ties to China in Debate Day 2

BANGKOK — The second day of the no-confidence debate saw PM Prayut Chan-o-cha coming under accusations that he risks giving up Thailand’s sovereignty to China.

Mobilized by Hashtags, More Verdict Protests Planned at Universities

BANGKOK — Using social media as a mobilization tool, students at a dozen universities on Tuesday announced rallies at their campuses to protest a court verdict that dissolved a key opposition party.

Chula, Kasetsart Students Protest Party Dissolution (Photos)

BANGKOK — Hundreds of students at two of Thailand’s top universities stage two rallies simultaneously on Monday afternoon to voice their dissent at a court verdict that disbanded a popular opposition party.

Censure Debate: Prayut Accused of Favoring Big Businesses, Amassing Wealth

ANGKOK — The first day of a much anticipated no-confidence debate kicked off Monday with the opposition slamming PM Prayut Chan-o-cha for allegedly granting a conglomerate privilege in a state contract and amassing personal wealth during his tenure.
Future Forward Party spokeswoman Pannika Wanich at the news conference held in Bangkok on Feb. 23, 2020.

Gov’t Mulls Lawsuit Against Future Forward Over 1MDB Allegations

BANGKOK — The government on Monday said it is considering a legal action against a disbanded opposition party for linking the Prime Minister to a massive embezzlement in Malaysia.

Son of Fugitive Gov’t Politician Wins Northern By-Election

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — A ruling government party has won over an opposition party in Sunday's by-election for MP in northern Thailand.

Future Forward Says Gov’t Colludes in Malaysian 1MDB Scandal

Bangkok (AP) — Thailand’s disbanded opposition Future Forward Party attacked the government Sunday for allegedly colluding with Malaysia’s former prime minister to cover up the 1MDB financial scandal, for which former Malaysian leader Najib Razak is now standing trial.

Future Forward Calls for Protest; Police Issue Warning

BANGKOK — Leaders of the now-defunct Future Forward Party called on their supporters to come out in a show of force on Friday night and protest the court verdict that dissolved their party.

Future Forward Dissolution May Backfire on Regime: US Scholar

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday ordered the popular opposition Future Forward Party dissolved, declaring that it violated election law by accepting a loan from its leader.
A file photo of Future Forward Party founders Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and Piyabutr Saengkanokkul.

Future Forward Party Found Guilty, Disbanded by Court

BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court on Friday dissolved a key opposition party for violating election laws by accepting an illegal loan from its billionaire founder.

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