People’s Party preparing defence in ethics case
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People’s Party preparing defence in ethics case

Case against 44 MPs who proposed changing lese-majeste law sent to Supreme Court

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People’s Party MPs arrive at parliament to formally register as members of the 27th House of Representatives on March 9, 2026. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)
People’s Party MPs arrive at parliament to formally register as members of the 27th House of Representatives on March 9, 2026. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

The People’s Party has outlined a three-part defence strategy as it prepares for a possible Supreme Court hearing in the high-profile ethics case involving 44 former MPs of its predecessor, the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP).

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Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat helps the People's Party in the election campaign in January. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

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