Thaksin petitions peace committee for amnesty

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has formally petitioned the Committee for Promotion for Peaceful Society, seeking amnesty and the expungement of all previous political charges and convictions.
Thaksin, through his lawyer, expressed his wish to permanently withdraw from politics and live a peaceful life, with the Prime Minister's Office confirming the petition will be reviewed for eligibility by a subcommittee.

Over 90% oppose proposed Thai PBS, state agency funding overhaul

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Public hearings reveal overwhelming opposition, with over 90% of participants disagreeing with the Thai government's proposal to change the funding source for four key state entities.
The proposed overhaul would shift funding for Thai PBS, the Health Promotion Foundation, the Act on Elderly People, and the Sports Authority of Thailand from dedicated 'sin taxes' to the national annual budget.
Critics argue the move, proposed by the ruling Bhumjaithai party, is an attempt to gain greater control and potentially interfere with the independence of public service organizations, particularly Thai PBS.
Detailed results from the hearings show high disapproval rates across all entities, with disagreement percentages ranging from 95.72% to 98.64%.