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Court rules Move Forward attempted to topple constitutional monarchy

20 Sept 08:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Constitutional Court unanimously ruled that the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its former leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, attempted to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
The ruling stemmed from their campaign to amend the lese majeste law (Article 112), which the court deemed a violation of the Constitution.
MFP and Pita were ordered to immediately cease all activities related to amending Article 112.
Though the court did not order the party's dissolution, this ruling is expected to pave the way for subsequent legal challenges aimed at disbanding the MFP.
The case originated from a petition by lawyer Theerayut Suwankesorn, who accused the party of undermining the monarchy.

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).