Double blow for losing Thai reformist party as 44 members face lifetime ban

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Bloomberg,Agence France-PresseFebruary 9, 2026 at 02:55 PM

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Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has accused 44 former lawmakers from the dissolved Move Forward Party of ethical breaches related to a 2021 petition to amend the royal insult law. The NACC alleges the lawmakers failed to uphold the democratic system with the king as head of state and protect the monarchy. The commission will file charges with the Supreme Court within 30 days, potentially leading to penalties such as lifetime bans from political office, election bans, or revoked voting rights. This action follows the People's Party, Move Forward's successor, losing the recent election, placing second. The NACC's decision is based on the lawmakers' alleged failure to preserve the monarchy and national sovereignty.

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Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut 50% Supreme Court 60% Monarchy of Thailand 65% People's Party ×275% Thailand 80% National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) ×285% Move Forward Party ×390%

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thai politics 90% move forward party 90% lifetime ban 80% royal insult law 80% anti-corruption agency 70% reformist party 70% lese majeste law 70% ethical standards 60% election 60% democratic system 50%

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Thailand

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