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Thai Opposition Reforms as People's Party After Court Dissolution

New leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut vows to continue progressive agenda despite legal challenges

  • Move Forward Party dissolved by court for attempting to amend royal insult laws.
  • All 143 former lawmakers join newly formed People's Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.
  • International criticism arises from the dissolution, seen as a setback for democracy.
  • People's Party aims to contest the 2027 elections with a focus on progressive reforms.
  • This marks the third reformation of the party, originally known as Future Forward.
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