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Move Forward to press ahead with amending Article 112 – but within limits imposed by court

13 Sept 23:24 Key points summarised by AI

The Move Forward Party (MFP) affirms its commitment to amending Article 112 (lese majeste law), despite a recent Constitutional Court ruling that labeled previous efforts an attempt to overthrow the monarchy.
MFP spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu stated the party must now work within the court's imposed limits, which prohibit outright abrogation but allow legislative amendment.
Parit refuted the court's charge, arguing that submitting a draft law through parliamentary channels is a legitimate democratic process, not an act of overthrow.
The party plans to meticulously study the court's detailed ruling to identify permissible actions and formulate its next steps for legislative reform.
Despite facing potential dissolution and political bans for its MPs, MFP asserts its core ideology will endure, even if new political vehicles are required.

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).