The call to lift the ban came on the heels of the bill’s promulgation on Saturday. Political parties have been banned from official activities since the 2014 military coup. Influential political players from two major parties on Monday expressed hope that they would again be allowed to take up political activities after Thailand completes the mourning period for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Parties should be allowed to perform activities as long as they do not incite people, Wirat said. The NCPO should revise its banning order after October 26, when the Royal Cremation ends, said Nikorn.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 09, 2017 11:15 UTC