Thai Court Disqualifies Opposition Lawmaker in Media Shares Case
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A court in Thailand has disqualified an opposition lawmaker from parliament, boosting the government’s majority.
The Constitutional Court on Wednesday found Tanwarin Sukkhapisit -- a transgender lawmaker from Move Forward party -- guilty of breaking rules meant to prevent politicians from owning shares in media firms. The court also barred her from being a member of the parliament.