bourbiza mohamed
An alliance led by Thailand’s progressive Move Forward Party has signed an ambitious agreement to draft a new constitution, end monopolies and allow same-sex marriage, among other aims, but has made no mention of a divisive royal insult law.
Key points:
- The signing took place on the ninth anniversary of a military coup against a democratically elected government
- Move Forward was the surprise election winner, emerging with the most parliament seats with the help of young voters
- The agreement does not include a plan to amend a lese majeste law that punishes insults to the monarchy with long…
