Move Forward Party Preps for Future as Court Case Looms

[webfact]

 

On the brink of potential dissolution by the Constitutional Court, the Move Forward Party (MFP) is preparing contingency plans, including identifying three potential leaders for a new party.

 

This comes as the party defends itself against accusations of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy through its efforts to amend the lese majeste law.

 

Party insiders reveal that the MFP’s core members are deliberating over who might lead a successor party if the Constitutional Court rules against them.

 

The candidates under consideration are party-list MPs Sirikanya Tansakun and Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, and Veerayooth Kanchoochat, an academic from Japan’s National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS).

 

The Election Commission (EC) accused the MFP of violating Thailand's Political Party Act due to its push to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code. This action, according to a prior Constitutional Court ruling, was interpreted as an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

 

The Constitutional Court accepted the EC’s complaint, scheduling the first hearing for June 12.

 

MFP Patriarch Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit advised MPs to prepare for the formation of a new party, acknowledging the potential dissolution. According to party sources, Thanatorn emphasises the necessity of this preparation at a meeting in late March.

 

If the party is dissolved, its leader and executives would face a political ban. Current leader Chaithawat Tulathon indicated he would step back to work behind the scenes if this happens.

 

Sirikanya Tansakun is seen as a strong contender to lead the new party. A former research fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute, she is the party’s economics chief and has been with the MFP since its original form as the Future Forward Party (FFP). Not holding an official party post, she would not be affected by a ban.

 

Veerayooth Kanchoochat, favoured for his close ties with Thanathorn, has been instrumental in shaping the party’s policies since the FFP days. He was key in the party’s impressive performance in the 2019 elections.

 

Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, a first-term MP elected last year, is another leading candidate. With a background as the former director of corporate strategies at the Bank of Thailand, Chaiwat holds a significant position within the MFP and is considered a core member.

 

As the hearing date approaches, the MFP continues to strategise, with a keen eye on the future and potential leadership transitions to ensure its political vision endures.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-06-11

 

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[dinsdale]

Sadly the outcome has been predetermined in these Junta courts. Hope I'm wrong but I'll be amazed if I am but whatever happens it will only strengthen the progressive movement in Thailand.

Edited June 10 by dinsdale

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

This comes as the party defends itself against accusations of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy through its efforts to amend the lese majeste law.

Complete and utter fabrication and mis-use of the law.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The Election Commission (EC) accused the MFP of violating Thailand's Political Party Act due to its push to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code. This action, according to a prior Constitutional Court ruling, was interpreted as an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

BS.... AMEND not overthrow.

[RichardColeman]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

the Move Forward Party (MFP) is preparing contingency plans,

Maybe they could take a leaf out of the Python book and become the Party Move Forward or the Forward move party ? 

[nobodysfriend]

Even dissolved , they will come back stronger , I hope .

This is the only party in Thailand that is trustworthy .

They have a vision for a better future .

The old parties don't want change , as long as they are in a position to direct where the money flows to ...

A new name ? MFFP ? Move fast forward ?

Good luck to them . Never give up .

 

[khunpeer]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

 

On the brink of potential dissolution by the Constitutional Court, the Move Forward Party (MFP) is preparing contingency plans, including identifying three potential leaders for a new party.

 

This comes as the party defends itself against accusations of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy through its efforts to amend the lese majeste law.

 

Party insiders reveal that the MFP’s core members are deliberating over who might lead a successor party if the Constitutional Court rules against them.

 

The candidates under consideration are party-list MPs Sirikanya Tansakun and Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, and Veerayooth Kanchoochat, an academic from Japan’s National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS).

 

The Election Commission (EC) accused the MFP of violating Thailand's Political Party Act due to its push to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code. This action, according to a prior Constitutional Court ruling, was interpreted as an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

 

The Constitutional Court accepted the EC’s complaint, scheduling the first hearing for June 12.

 

MFP Patriarch Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit advised MPs to prepare for the formation of a new party, acknowledging the potential dissolution. According to party sources, Thanatorn emphasises the necessity of this preparation at a meeting in late March.

 

If the party is dissolved, its leader and executives would face a political ban. Current leader Chaithawat Tulathon indicated he would step back to work behind the scenes if this happens.

 

Sirikanya Tansakun is seen as a strong contender to lead the new party. A former research fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute, she is the party’s economics chief and has been with the MFP since its original form as the Future Forward Party (FFP). Not holding an official party post, she would not be affected by a ban.

 

Veerayooth Kanchoochat, favoured for his close ties with Thanathorn, has been instrumental in shaping the party’s policies since the FFP days. He was key in the party’s impressive performance in the 2019 elections.

 

Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, a first-term MP elected last year, is another leading candidate. With a background as the former director of corporate strategies at the Bank of Thailand, Chaiwat holds a significant position within the MFP and is considered a core member.

 

As the hearing date approaches, the MFP continues to strategise, with a keen eye on the future and potential leadership transitions to ensure its political vision endures.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-06-11

 

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this is still a Kingdom, right?

you wonder in other Kingdoms in the world they would have similar problems with similar laws?

I thought so already...

[klauskunkel]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The Election Commission (EC) accused the MFP of violating Thailand's Political Party Act due to its push to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code. This action, according to a prior Constitutional Court ruling, was interpreted as an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

 

The Constitutional Court accepted the EC’s complaint, scheduling the first hearing for June 12.

Not once has the EC, or the CC, accused the Military of actually overthrowing Democracy and thereby actually violating the Constitution. And these are the Institutions mandated to safeguard the Constitution and Democracy...

 

[kingstonkid]

12 June MFP disbanded

13 June Thaivisin not ethical

14 June coalition disolved

 

Leaving the present senate and an   election with only military parties running with PTP

[Srikcir]

53 minutes ago, khunpeer said:

this is still a Kingdom

You need to understand that Thailand labels itself as a constitutional monarchy like Great Britain versus an absolute monarchy like Saudi Arabia. Versus other countries that are constitutional Republics like the USA.

Typically, "In a constitutional monarchy, the legislature holds the most political power while the monarch serves as the symbol of the nation."  https://study.com/academy/lesson/constitutional-monarchy-definition-examples.html

"Thailand categorizes itself as a constitutional monarchy, the king has little direct power under the constitution and exercises power through the National Assembly, the Council of Ministers, and the Courts in accordance with the 2017 constitution." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Thailand

53 minutes ago, khunpeer said:

you wonder in other Kingdoms in the world they would have similar problems with similar laws?

So it really comes down to what is reality versus an idealistic political label.

 

 

 

Edited June 11 by Srikcir
redunant word

[newnative]

    Get your new name ready.  I suggest Forward Move Party.  When that's disbanded, there's Party Move Forward waiting in the wings   You can always throw Future in there, too, for some nostalgia, when that party is also given the ax.  Keep on keeping on.

[Peabody]

Posted yesterday at 11:36 AM

MFP's people should prepare all of the machinery needed to launch and advertise a new party immediately upon dissolution by the CC, before a new election is scheduled.

[Purdey]

I suggest the Move Future Forward Ruam Pattana Chart Thai Development Party.

Chinese Thai names are always long.