Can Move Forward survive latest wave of dissolution threats?

Can Move Forward survive latest wave of dissolution threats?

23 Sept 06:05 Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) cleared the Move Forward Party (MFP) of serious dissolution charges, ruling their actions were not "hostile to the country’s democratic system with the King as head of state."
Accuser Natthaporn Toprayoon, however, disputes the EC's decision and plans to sue the election commissioners, challenging the legality of their ruling and alleging it conflicts with a prior Constitutional Court verdict.
Natthaporn's complaint cited MFP's support for anti-government protests, proposals to amend the lese majeste law, and bailing out activists as grounds for dissolution, drawing parallels to a past court ruling against anti-establishment activists.
This marks a recurring pattern, as Natthaporn previously attempted to disband MFP's predecessor, the Future Forward Party, on similar charges, which were ultimately rejected by the Constitutional Court.
Despite the recent clearance, MFP faces ongoing legal pressures, including other dissolution complaints, indicating persistent challenges to its existence.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.

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