US Senate · Bangkok Post
Amnesty for the half-hearted
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The Senate has approved the Peaceful Society Promotion Bill, paving the way for an amnesty for a wide range of political offences committed over the past two decades while excluding cases under the lese majeste law.
Key facts
- The Senate has approved the Peaceful Society Promotion Bill, paving the way for an amnesty for a wide range of political offences committed over the past two decades while excluding cases under the lese majeste law.
- The legislation, often referred to as the "political amnesty bill", aims to resolve legal disputes stemming from years of political unrest, from the yellow-shirt and red-shirt movements to more recent youth-led protests.
- If enacted, the law would erase criminal liability for political actions committed between Jan 1, 2005 and July 16, 2025, provided they fall within offences listed in the bill
- Many lese majeste defendants are young activists involved in protests after 2020
- The House of Representatives approved the legislation in October 2025 before forwarding it to the Senate
Summary
The legislation, often referred to as the "political amnesty bill", aims to resolve legal disputes stemming from years of political unrest, from the yellow-shirt and red-shirt movements to more recent youth-led protests.
Yet the exclusion of offences under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law, has fuelled debate over whether it can fully address the country's political divisions.