Thailand's political landscape is undergoing significant turmoil as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) investigates 44 Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs, which could result in a lifetime political ban, expected to be concluded within a 180-day timeframe. The Election Commission (EC) has petitioned the Constitutional Court to dissolve MFP, citing violations of the monarchy mockery law, Article 112, with a verdict expected at the beginning of May. Amidst this, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who joined Pheu Thai in 2022 and is a newcomer to politics, is focusing on boosting the economy. His government faces no involvement in the case against MFP, emphasizing the judicial process and defense rights. The EC's unanimous decision to seek MFP's dissolution follows a Constitutional Court ruling on January 31 regarding the party's campaign against the lese majeste law. Meanwhile, Srettha, surprised by the 'lack of power' in his role, plans to relinquish his finance minister position to ease tensions over monetary policy, and MFP investigates internal reports of MPs visiting the opposition leader's house.
The Pheu Thai Party defended Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after TIME said that the country feels "shortchanged" by his election. Pheu Thai Spokesperson Danuphorn Punnakanta said the party did not rob the election. He said the Move Forward Party (MFP) was unable to form a… https://t.co/SFCZ4A6Q3E
The Move Forward Party (MFP) will investigate reports that around 10 of its MPs visited the house of Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, stated MFP list MP Rangsiman Rome. Rangsiman said Prawit, not being a minister, offers no justification for MPs… https://t.co/ijSavUFOtm
The Move Forward Party (MFP) will investigate reports that around 10 of its MPs visited the house of Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, stated MFP list MP Rangsiman Rome. Rangsiman said Prawit, not being a minister, offers no justification for MPs… https://t.co/0o6zIDPWE9
The government has no involvement in the consideration of the case against the Move Forward Party, which is undergoing a judicial process during which the party has the right to defend itself, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. He also emphasized that his government came to… https://t.co/9D2385qpx6
The Election Commission (EC) is merely adhering to regulations in its unanimous decision to request the Constitutional Court to rule on the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, said EC chairperson Itthiporn Boonpracong. He said there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the… https://t.co/8gtSM3i1cq
Interesting stat: since becoming PM, Srettha has spent 30% of his time outside Thailand. National salesman indeed. https://t.co/JwqLK5KWXx
State-run National Broadcasting Services of Thailand removed TIME's headlines on the cover that showcased the magazine's interview with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The headlines read: "THE SALESMAN: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is open for business in a country that… https://t.co/TVakNx7NhW
No political party would like to see another political party being dissolved, said Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the ruling coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, referring to the Election Commission (EC)'s decision to ask the Constitutional Court to dissolve the main… https://t.co/nrz292onCR
The Constitutional Court's verdict on January 31 meant that it would be challenging for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to argue their case, especially when compared to past cases. Nonetheless, the party will assert that there are insufficient grounds for its dissolution, as stated… https://t.co/53YpoiNVvC
Thailand's Election Commission announces it will ask Thailand's Constitutional Court to disband the Move Forward Party over concerns the party's campaign to change a law against insulting the monarchy undermines the country's system of governance. https://t.co/Yt578wXclc
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will relinquish his role as finance minister, according to a local media report, a change that may ease tension with the central bank over monetary policy. https://t.co/ZtSRhyub0L
A Post-Move Forward Political Landscape? As important as the recent decision by the Electoral Commission to seek a dissolution of the Move Forward Party is, it is not surprising in the least. If anything, this decision had seemed inevitable after the ruling by the… https://t.co/VnAMbOjCfR
#ThaiEnquirer News Summary – March 13, 2024 · Election Commission voted unanimously to seek the dissolution of Move Forward Party after the Constitutional Court ruled the party had violated the charter by campaigning to amend the Article 112 (lese majeste law). A decision to… https://t.co/wYSrAMakbG
“Being CEO of a company, you realize you have a limited amount of power,” new Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says. “But what I find most surprising is the lack of power that the Prime Minister has" https://t.co/Lx8SrLWmBh
Few Thais saw Srettha Thavisin’s political rise coming. Formerly the CEO of property developer Sansiri, he only joined Pheu Thai in 2022 and held no public office until he scored the top job of prime minister https://t.co/E08wIfCwPV
5 takeaways from TIME’s conversation with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin https://t.co/WhCEpkb39T
TIME's new cover: Thailand's new Prime Minister is trying to boost the economy of a country that feels shortchanged by his election https://t.co/fMClMcE7le https://t.co/7BeRJNEBfC
Thailand’s election commission seeks to dissolve election-winning 'Move Forward Party' over monarchy mockery law https://t.co/9qhvrYD94W https://t.co/ZNAI3rCz4K
The investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which could result in a lifetime political ban for 44 Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs, is expected to be completed within the 180-day timeframe, according to Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, the Secretary-General of the… https://t.co/DoGLWVnKsp
The Election Commission (EC)'s petition to request the Constitutional Court to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward Party could be completed within two days, and the court's verdict is expected around the beginning of May. According to news reports, the petition could be… https://t.co/2p34JkPQa0