Formation of new political parties allowed

The move is decided as the country is gearing up for the national election scheduled by the end of this year.

Politicians will now be free to start rallying their supporters for the elections.

The laws to allow the formation of new political parties will become effective as soon as it is published in the government's official register, probably later Friday.

Government spokesman Yongyuth Maiyalarp told reporters that politicians can submit their applications for new parties with the Election Commission on the following working day after it is published in the Royal Gazette," he said.