Thailand's disbanded Move Forward rallies support for new party

Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat speaks at a press conference as former MFP MPs stand with him, after Thailand's Constitutional Court delivers its verdict on a case seeking the dissolution of the opposite group over its call for lese-majeste reform, in Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's disbanded Move Forward political party on Thursday rallied its supporters to prepare for the launch of its new name and leadership, and urged them to make their case at the ballot box rather than on the streets.Move Forward was the largest force in parliament until the Constitutional Court dissolved the party on Wednesday over its campaign platform to amend the country's strict royal insult law, which the court said eroded Thailand's constitutional monarchy.

The party, which said the ruling set a dangerous precedent for how the constitution could be interpreted, will unveil its new name and leadership on Friday.