Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party
This means the party's 11 current and former executives will be banned from politics for 10 years.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Setback for Thailand's Move Forward Party as court accepts dissolution case
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday accepted a case seeking the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Thai poll body to ask court to disband Move Forward party
There is evidence that Move Forward undermines the democratic system with the king as the head of state, the Election Commission said.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Thai opposition figure will fight 'tooth and nail' for party's survival
Move Forward targets issues and institutions long seen as untouchable, with plans to tackle business monopolies, end army conscription.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Former Thai PM hopeful cleared in first of two cases against opposition
The court cleared Pita Limjaroenrat to return to parliament from suspension.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Thai court to decide former PM hopeful's fate in election case
Pita Limjaroenrat argued that the firm's loss of its broadcast concession in 2007 meant it cannot be considered a mass media organisation.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Thai court rejects election winners' challenge to derailed PM bid
The court declined to accept the case as it was lodged by more than 20 individuals that did not include the prime ministerial candidate.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Thailand's Move Forward says will not back Pheu Thai's PM bid
Move Forward's lawmakers were unanimous in opposing that, its secretary general, Chaithawat Tulathon said.
Tue Aug 15 2023
Thai election winner out of alliance aiming to form government
Pheu Thai, the latest incarnation of a party founded Thaksin Shinawatra, said it would nominate a businessman, Srettha Thavisin for PM.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Parliamentary vote to select Thailand PM postponed - Media
The political deadlock has dragged on for more than two months since the May general election.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Thailand election winners make way for allies after PM bid fails
Thailand's election-winning Move Forward party made way for runner-up and alliance partner Pheu Thai to try to form the next government.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Thailand to hold another PM vote next week but Pita's bid over - speaker
Thailand's parliament will hold another vote for a prime minister which cannot include the leader of election winners Move Forward.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner's PM bid
Pita Limjaroenrat has an extremely difficult path to the top job and must overcome fierce resistance from a royalist military.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Thai court suspends Pita as lawmaker as parliament votes on PM
Pita Limjaroenrat has argued his ownership of shares in a media company was not a violation of election rules.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Double blow for Thailand's Pita as legal cases mount on eve of PM vote
Two separate complaints against Pita Limjaroenrat gained momentum, threatening to derail his leadership bid for the premiership vote.
Wed Jul 12 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024