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Amnesty bill submitted for debate this month
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/10/2025
» The amnesty bill has been submitted to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha for inclusion on the House agenda, with second and third readings expected before the current parliamentary session ends later this month, according to a source.
People's Party MP loses appeal against jail term for lese majeste
Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2025
» The Court of Appeal has rejected People's Party MP Chonthicha Jangrewan's petition against a two-year jail term for lese majeste.
AG to decide on appeal of Thaksin's Section 112 case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/09/2025
» Prosecutors have voted against appealing the Section 112 case involving former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, with a final decision now pending from the attorney general.
Multiple PM candidates to run in poll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» The People's Party (PP) will name more than one prime ministerial candidate in the next general election, with the current leader among them, said party spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.
People's Party denies deal to help 44 of its MPs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/09/2025
» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut dismissed speculation about a secret deal between the party and Bhumjaithai to help 44 MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) beat a serious ethical violations rap.
Thailand on the horns of a charter dilemma
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) maintains total confidence in its push for amendments to Section 256 of the constitution, which would pave the way to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
People's Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut, has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Curb S112 abuse
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/09/2025
» Re: "Thaksin acquittal sparks debate", (BP, Aug 31). To prevent abuse of our lese majeste law, S112, we should follow law Professor Olarn Thinbangtieo of Burapha University's suggestion that all lese majeste complaints be vetted by a body of prosecutors, judges, academics, and civil society representatives, operating like a prosecutor's screening panel but with broader representation, before proceeding to court.
Lese-majeste complaints against caretaker PM Phumtham withdrawn
Published on 04/09/2025
» A list MP, a political activist and the head of the Bhumjaithai Party’s legal affairs team have withdrawn lese-majeste complaints filed against caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai over his attempt to dissolve the House of Representatives.
Influencer given suspended sentence in royal insult case
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced the social media influencer Aniwat Prathumthin, known as “Nara Crepe Katoey”, to 18 months in prison for lese-majeste and Computer Crime Act violations, but suspended the sentence for two years.