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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.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
Failure of lese majeste bid 'disappointing'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/10/2024
» Chaithawat Tulathon, the ex-leader of the now-defunct Move Forward Party, on Friday expressed disappointment after the House rejected the proposal to include lese majeste in the list of offences that would be pardoned under a new political amnesty bill.
House rejects S112 inclusion
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/10/2024
» The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected the proposal to include lese majeste in the list of offences that would be pardoned under a new political amnesty bill, with 270 MPs voting against the offence's inclusion, while 152 voted to support the push.
People's Party calls for action
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2024
» The opposition People's Party (PP) is urging the coalition to revise its decision made on Monday to defer indefinitely the House's review of a new amnesty bill because the bill aims to mend the consequences of past political conflicts among various political groups.
New opposition leader receives royal endorsement
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2024
» People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut received royal endorsement as the new leader of the opposition in a ceremony at parliament on Tuesday morning.
Move Forward undeterred as court ruling looms
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party will not give up the fight to promote progressive policies regardless of how the Constitutional Court rules in a case that could bring its dissolution next week, spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu said on Tuesday.
Amnesty panel ducks decision on royal insult cases
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/07/2024
» The House committee studying an amnesty bill has wrapped up its work without concluding whether offences under Section 112, the lese-majeste law, and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included.
MFP confident as court date looms
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/07/2024
» The outcome of the charter court ruling on whether to dissolve the Move Forward Party (MFP) will not deter the party from its goals and objectives either way, says leader Chaithawat Tulathon.
Activists push for inclusion of S112 cases
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2024
» Two political groups have petitioned the special House committee studying proposals related to a new amnesty bill to ensure violations of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law, will be included.