Thailand’s disbanded Move Forward rallies support for new party: ‘this is just the start’
- It will be the third incarnation of the progressive Future Forward, which was dissolved for a campaign financing violation in 2020
The party, which said the ruling set a dangerous precedent for how the constitution could be interpreted, will unveil its new name and leadership on Friday.
“Move Forward moves to a new party – all 143 of our parliamentarians are coming with us,” the party said, promising that there would be no defections.
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Thailand’s reformist Move Forward political party dissolved under lèse-majesté law
It will be the third incarnation of the progressive Future Forward, which was dissolved for a campaign financing violation in 2020, triggering nationwide anti-government protests.
“Even though we are sad, we will use our energy to next time, at by-elections, provincial polls … to show those in power that this is just the start,” deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul, who is widely expected to be the next leader, told supporters late on Wednesday.