(Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)Several political analysts predict the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) will be dissolved when the Constitutional Court delivers its ruling on Wednesday. The party's best chance lies with written arguments made by Suraphol Nitikraipote, a professor of public law and one of the party's witnesses. He said the party's attempt to revise the lese majeste law through a legislative process is expected to take time. "The party is expected to follow the court's order but individual members may continue [to campaign for amendments to the lese majeste law]. Meanwhile, Mr Chaithawat said there were attempts to lure the party MPs by some government parties, but he remains confident in the MFP MPs.

Source: Bangkok Post August 04, 2024 07:24 UTC