BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court judges began deliberations on Wednesday morning ahead of a crucial ruling that could lead to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, the country’s main opposition party.
The court is set to announce its verdict at 3 p.m. local time on whether to dissolve the party following a petition filed by the Election Commission. The commission alleges that Move Forward’s actions were detrimental to the constitutional monarchy.
The case stems from the party’s campaign promise to amend the lese-majeste law. If found guilty, the party could be disbanded and its executives banned from politics for 10 years.
The court has limited attendance for the ruling to petitioners, respondents, their representatives, and authorized personnel. Arrangements have been made for public and media access to a live broadcast of the verdict.
Security measures have been heightened around the court premises in Bangkok’s government complex. – 819 (TNA)
