2006 Thai Political Party Dissolution Charges
Party dissolution charges are a series of events and scandals that eventually led to the dissolution of the Thai Rak Thai Party, Thailand's biggest political party, and a few small parties following a general election in April, 2006.
Read more about 2006 Thai Political Party Dissolution Charges: Background, General Election in April 2006, Verdict Delivered By The Constitutional Tribunal, Criticisms, Implications For Thai Politics
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