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Move Forward leader says Charter Court has set risky path for Thailand’s future

13 Sept 07:10 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat asserts the Constitutional Court's ruling on lèse majesté creates a "risky and narrow path" for Thailand's future, contradicting the government's human rights commitments.
The court found that opinions expressed by anti-establishment leaders regarding the monarchy amounted to acts intended to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
The Move Forward Party warns the ruling restricts peaceful conflict resolution, potentially fueling extremism and making legislative reform of the lèse majesté law impossible.
The decision has sparked diverse reactions, with government allies viewing it as strengthening the monarchy and legally binding for enforcement, while the case initiator plans to use it to pursue the dissolution of the Move Forward Party.

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.