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Axe hangs over Thailand’s reform movement as Move Forward faces judgment day

13 Sept 18:39 Key points summarised by AI

The Move Forward Party (MFP) awaits a critical Constitutional Court verdict concerning its policy to amend Thailand's lese majeste law (Article 112).
A lawyer's petition alleges MFP's reform efforts aim to overthrow the constitutional monarchy, seeking a court order to halt these actions rather than immediate party dissolution.
Legal analysts predict the court may order MFP to cease its Article 112 reform activities, though dismissal or a ruling that could pave the way for future dissolution efforts are also possibilities.
Ahead of the verdict, MFP has reportedly scaled back its public campaign on Article 112, drawing criticism from party mentors.

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).