US Embassy Statement on the Dissolution of Move Forward Party in Thailand

[webfact]

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesperson
For Immediate Release

 

STATEMENT BY MATTHEW MILLER, SPOKESPERSON

August 7, 2024

 

On the Dissolution of Move Forward Party in Thailand

The United States is deeply concerned by Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruling today ordering the dissolution of the Move Forward Party and the banning of 11 of its leaders from politics.

 

This decision disenfranchises the more than 14 million Thais who voted for the Move Forward Party in the May 2023 election and raises questions about their representation within Thailand’s electoral system.

 

The Constitutional Court’s decision also jeopardizes Thailand’s democratic progress and runs counter to the aspirations of the Thai people for a strong, democratic future.

 

Inclusive political participation strengthens social cohesion and is a critical component of resilient national institutions.

 

The United States does not take a position in support of any political party, but as a close ally and friend with deep and enduring ties, we urge Thailand to take actions to ensure fully inclusive political participation, and to protect democracy and the freedoms of association and expression.

 

Source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 2024-08-08

 

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[stoner]

does thailand have any oil reserves that need rescuing ? 

[Tropicalevo]

19 minutes ago, stoner said:

does thailand have any oil reserves that need rescuing ? 

Possibly, but more importantly, the USA needs friends close to the South China Sea in order to stop China's 'country buy outs'.

Unfortunately, Thailand has already been bought.

[ikke1959]

Sure true... All countries should make a statement.. The CC has called to respect the decision, but they can't control the freedom of speech of other nations.. And there should be consequences too for Thailand as boycotting importing goods or so to show it is not accepted by world to pretend a democracy and be a dictatorship without freedom of speech, writing and elections, as all problems occured since the MFP was the winner of the elections

[newbee2022]

25 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Sure true... All countries should make a statement.. The CC has called to respect the decision, but they can't control the freedom of speech of other nations.. And there should be consequences too for Thailand as boycotting importing goods or so to show it is not accepted by world to pretend a democracy and be a dictatorship without freedom of speech, writing and elections, as all problems occured since the MFP was the winner of the elections

EU should cut connections and deny visas for Thai Govt. Ban them from entering EU and US.

[Pouatchee]

Unfortunately there is no turning back now. I hope tland's bid to join unsc is squashed as everything the thai gvt seems to do goes against human rights and democratic freedoms.

[Jenkins9039]

Are we finally out of the US Vassal status?

[Ned]

Developments will follow the money. Whoops! The US is broke. People from the north are taking over down here boys.

[mania]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Constitutional Court’s decision also jeopardizes Thailand’s democratic progress and runs counter to the aspirations of the Thai people for a strong, democratic future.

 

This from a country that just denied all the Democrat voters a choice for the Presidential candidate. Instead they stuck the lame VP in there without anyone actually voting her in.

 

The USA wouldn't know democratic process if it bit them in the butt

[ikke1959]

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

EU should cut connections and deny visas for Thai Govt. Ban them from entering EU and US.

even for holidays

[OneMoreFarang]

I wonder how the US would react if many countries all over the world would constantly criticize their misfunctioning democracy, outdated voting system, etc. 

[Will B Good]

Anyone seen a statement from China.....or are they too busy partying for now?

[lordgrinz]

Just now, Will B Good said:

Anyone seen a statement from China.....or are they too busy partying for now?

 

They've been invited to the celebration party.

[Will B Good]

4 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

They've been invited to the celebration party.

Khao San Road......rock on.

[StandardIssue]

I have a feeling we might see some marching in the streets. Anyone? Will have to start avoiding some of the down town areas again. TIT .. happens every few years or so.

[worldexpress]

Next stop: BRICS

[Will B Good]

Just now, StandardIssue said:

I have a feeling we might see some marching in the streets. Anyone? Will have to start avoiding some of the down town areas again. TIT .. happens every few years or so.

 

If there aren't major protests then ordinary Thais are doomed........the elites will have won again and know they can just carry on fighting for their place at the trough and to hell with everyone else.

[sscc]

None of USA business

[realfunster]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

If there aren't major protests then ordinary Thais are doomed........the elites will have won again and know they can just carry on fighting for their place at the trough and to hell with everyone else.

I guess the strategy being to fob off the electorate with the current administration.

 

A facade of being a change from the last few years but also able to be bought upfront, having a greater understanding of “how things work” and, if they “misbehave”, can be held to ransom over Thaksin and his freedoms. 

[watchcat]

3 hours ago, stoner said:

does thailand have any oil reserves that need rescuing ? 

 

They might have some oil spills.

[UWEB]

And what is the difference to the US Supreme Court Ruling for Abortion Rights? None

[CanadaSam]

4 hours ago, mania said:

This from a country that just denied all the Democrat voters a choice for the Presidential candidate. Instead they stuck the lame VP in there without anyone actually voting her in.

 

FYI the American people WILL get a chance to vote for her, soon.  She is only a candidate, the people can choose whether they want her or not!

[John Drake]

3 hours ago, worldexpress said:

Next stop: BRICS

 

And subsequent stop after that is watching their largest trade surplus, which is with the US, disappear and the country trading chickens to Russia oil.

[Peabody]

5 hours ago, mania said:

This from a country that just denied all the Democrat voters a choice for the Presidential candidate. Instead they stuck the lame VP in there without anyone actually voting her in.

This is so tiring, trying to educate those who don't understand the US electoral process. 

Democrat voters can still choose WHOMEVER THEY WANT TO. The DNC is a private group, with their own rules.

If you want a different candidate, put up your other candidate.

[BritScot]

7 hours ago, stoner said:

does thailand have any oil reserves that need rescuing ? 

No! Because if they did there would be a massive nuclear powered aircraft carrier parked next to Thailand's waters! 

[retarius]

Sanctions around the corner?

[spidermike007]

This is great news, only great amounts of shame, humiliation and egg on the face, are driving forces behind any kind of reform or change in this rather regressive nation. 

 

The reform that Move Forward wanted was simply the elimination of the abuse of power and draconian sentences, when it came to LM laws. 

 

If there was any argument that the ruling powers could have made about Thailand being a democracy, it is certainly gone now that the election was stolen from the duly elected PM Pita, and on top of that his party has been disqualified entirely in the name of regression, and preserving the status quo, as these foreign powers stated.

[Pouatchee]

6 hours ago, Jenkins9039 said:

Are we finally out of the US Vassal status?

 

prolly not, but would you rather tland be an uncle xi, or putin vassal?

 

as for uncle xi,,, prolly wont be long so you might get your wish

[Peterphuket]

8 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Possibly, but more importantly, the USA needs friends close to the South China Sea in order to stop China's 'country buy outs'.

Unfortunately, Thailand has already been bought.

Yes, a more intelligent country would not allow something but TIT.

 

[Joe Farang]

The US would be better off focusing their concern on their own electoral Clown show rather than sticking their pointy nose into the business of a country at the other side of the world.