The Move Forward Party in Thailand was banned by the Constitutional Court for attempting to amend a law that protects the royal family, which the court believed was a threat to the constitutional monarchy.
The court also prohibited the party's senior leaders from engaging in politics for a decade, continuing the trend of crackdowns on parties advocating change within Thailand's political system.
The Move Forward Party, led by Pita Limjaroenrat, gained popularity after the 2023 general election with promises to democratize Thailand by demilitarizing, demonopolizing, and decentralizing the government, emphasizing the amendment of the lese-majeste law.
Despite being the top vote-getter in the election and having strong public support, the party faced opposition from conservative military-appointed entities, preventing its Harvard-educated leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, from becoming the prime minister.
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