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House rejects draft bills seeking amnesty for lèse majesté offences

11 Sept 17:02Key points summarised by AI

The Thai House of Representatives rejected two draft bills that aimed to grant amnesty to all political offenders, including those convicted of lèse majesté (Section 112) offences.
Concurrently, the House approved three other draft bills that specifically seek amnesties for political offenders, but explicitly exclude those facing lèse majesté charges.
A 32-member panel has been appointed to scrutinize the three approved drafts, with one proposed by the United Thai Nation party serving as the core bill for the process.
The decision sparked significant debate, with MPs and civil society representatives questioning the exclusion of lèse majesté offenders, arguing it undermines efforts towards peace and reconciliation.

Today 02:55Key points summarised by AI

Two young pro-democracy hunger strikers, on their 19th day, may end their strike if the Criminal Court grants bail to eight detainees from the Talugas protest group.
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) applied for bail for 8-9 suspects, aged 18-50, who have been detained for nearly a year for allegedly possessing what the lawyer claims were 'giant firecrackers and cherry bombs'.
The lawyer stated the hunger strikers are not arrogant but are 'pleading to the judges by resorting to self-inflicted suffering' to prove their cause.
Medical reports confirm the hunger strikers are in a very weak condition, experiencing bleeding gums, chest pain, acidic blood, and low mineral levels, while refusing mineral water.