Thailand court dissolves election-winning progressive Move Forward Party

A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year's general election, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country's royal family.

Thailand court dissolves election-winning progressive Move Forward Party
Former Thai prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat.

A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year's general election, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country's royal family.