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Charter Court dissolves Future Forward, slaps political ban on its executives

13 Sept 22:54 Key points summarised by AI

The Constitutional Court ordered the dissolution of the Future Forward Party, citing illegal loans received from its leader, Thanathorn Jungroongruangkit.
All members of the party's executive committee were stripped of their MP status and banned from political activity for 10 years.
The ruling abruptly halts the rapid ascent of the Future Forward Party, which had become the third-largest political party and gained significant support, particularly among young voters.
The remaining 70 Future Forward MPs have a 60-day window to join a new party to retain their parliamentary status.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.