Progressive Movement masses weep after court rules to dissolve party

Move Forward Party, Unable to hold back tears, Move Forward Party supporters cried after the court ruled to dissolve the party, saying they are ready to continue supporting it. Reporters reported on the atmosphere at the Move Forward Party office that the people who supported it followed the reading of the verdict of the Move Forward Party dissolution case on a large screen that was prepared. While listening, there were boos from time to time with dissatisfaction. When it was known that the court had ordered the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, the supporters and staff shed tears and cried, including Ms. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, the former executive of the Move Forward Party who was also deprived of political rights. She stated that she was not sad but was resentful of losing quality people like Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat and Mr. Chaithawat Tulathan, as well as many others. Some of the crowd stood holding signs to support the Move Forward Party and waved party flags back and forth, while shouting encouragem ent, "Pita, fight!" and "Move Forward, fight!" In addition, some changed their shirts from orange to black with the Move Forward Party logo. Many said that they knew the verdict would likely come in this direction, but they did not care and would continue to support the Move Forward Party, no matter what party it was or what its name was, they would follow and support it and were ready for the election. At 5:00 p.m., leaders and MPs of the Move Forward Party began to arrive at the party office to prepare for a press conference at 6:00 p.m. on the party's future direction. Source: Thai News Agency