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Thailand Enacts Political Amnesty Law

Published on 27 Aug 2026

Legislation: Thailand’s Act on Promoting a Peaceful Society B.E. 2569 (2026) entered into force on August 24, 2026, providing amnesty for specified political offences between January 2005 and July 2025.
Exclusions: The law strictly excludes Section 112 (lese-majeste), corruption, and crimes causing death or serious injury.
Implementation: A nine-committee panel chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will evaluate qualifying cases to end pending prosecutions and clear criminal records.

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