News Forum - Pheu Thai rethinks lese majeste inclusion in amnesty bill

[Thaiger]

Pheu Thai Party has reconsidered its earlier statement regarding the inclusion of Section 112, or the lese majeste law, in the amnesty bill. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai stated that the matter is complex and requires public consensus to prevent future disorder. Phumtham, the deputy leader of Pheu Thai, mentioned that the … …

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[MrStretch]

Yeah, they were all for "Don't Touch 112" until their political godfather got charged, and now it's "Hmmm, an amnesty".

How this isn't also an attempt to disable the law by removing it's enforcement defies reason.

[ChrisS]

On 6/8/2024 at 4:28 AM, Thaiger said:

Pheu Thai Party has reconsidered its earlier statement regarding the inclusion of Section 112, or the lese majeste law, in the amnesty bill

Nothing at all to do with Thaksin Shinawatra's charges then

[Fanta]

21 hours ago, MrStretch said:

How this isn't also an attempt to disable the law by removing its enforcement defies reason.

Amnesty is not the right word. This is a one off sentence commutation and applicable only to people already sentenced and not under appeal. Thaksin has yet to be found guilty so is ineligible for anything to do with this particular “amnesty”.