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In a political powder keg ready to ignite, the long-awaited report on offering amnesty for those charged under the contentious lese majeste law is finally set to hit the parliamentary floor this Thursday, after being kicked down the road twice.
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In a political powder keg ready to ignite, the long-awaited report on offering amnesty for those charged under the contentious lese majeste law is finally set to hit the parliamentary floor this Thursday, after being kicked down the road twice. It’s all eyes on the House panel bringing the heat, with Sasinan Thammanithinan, the outspoken People’s Party MP and committee spokesperson, confirming the showdown.
Chaired by PM’s Office minister Chusak Sirinil, the committee is dealing with sparks flying over whether to include Section 112—the infamous lese majeste law—in the amnesty proposal. It’s a battleground for coalition partners Bhumjaithai, United Thai Nation, and the Democrats, with none backing down without a fight.
Pheu Thai Party’s voice in the matter, Cherdchai Tantisirin, revealed that the nuts and bolts of the amnesty…