The United States has expressed deep concern following a ruling by Thailand’s Constitutional Court that orders the dissolution of the Move Forward Party and bans 11 of its leaders from politics.
"This decision disenfranchises the more than 14 million Thais who voted for the Move Forward Party in the May 2023 election and raises questions about their representation within Thailand’s electoral system," stated a U.S. representative. The ruling is seen as jeopardizing Thailand’s democratic progress and conflicting with the aspirations of Thai citizens for a robust democratic future.
Inclusive political participation, considered vital for social cohesion and resilient national institutions, remains a priority for international observers. While maintaining neutrality regarding specific political parties, the United States emphasized its longstanding alliance with Thailand and called for measures to ensure inclusive political participation, democracy protection, and freedoms of association and expression.