Thailand's reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People's Party

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00:00It was the largest force in parliament until it was dissolved by the constitutional court
00:04on Wednesday for campaigning to reform defamation laws.
00:08Thailand's main opposition party has relaunched itself with a new name and leader.
00:13The UN had described as deeply troubling the move to disband the move forward party,
00:18saying the ruling seriously impacted fundamental freedoms.
00:22Newly launched, it will now be known in English as People.
00:25It's being led by a 37-year-old tech entrepreneur.
00:30For more UN videos visit www.un.org

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