BANGKOK, Jan 21 (TNA) — The Constitutional Court dismissed a request for the disbandment of the Future Forward Party based on the allegation that it intended to overthrow constitutional monarchy.
The request came from Nataporn Toprayoon, former advisor to the ombudsman. He alleged the party, its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, its secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and other party executives had exercised their rights and freedom in order to overthrow constitutional monarchy.
The complainant cited Section 49 of the constitution which prohibits the exercise of rights and freedom for the purpose.
The Constitutional Court ruled that it did not see any of the accused with any behaviors intended to terminate constitutional monarchy. However, the court ordered relevant parties including the Future Forward Party to adjust the party’s regulations to prevent blames.
According to laws, anti-monarchy allegations, if proved, can lead to the disbandment of a political party held responsible. (TNA)
