"Thai Reformist Leader Pita Cleared of Election Law Violations"

Thailand's reformist leader Pita Limjaroenrat has overcome the first court hurdle and will be reinstated as an MP after being cleared of breaking candidate rules. The charismatic leader and his Move Forward party, seen as a threat to the establishment, have faced legal challenges aimed at ending his political career. While acquitted in the first case, a potentially more serious legal challenge regarding his plan to reform Thailand's lese majeste law looms. The court's ruling on this could lead to the party's dissolution and its leadership being banned from politics. Pita's supporters cheered the verdict, and he remains committed to fighting for the reforms promised by his party, including amending the lese majeste law and limiting military influence in politics and business.