Justice Minister Unsure About Thaksin's Pardon Request
Thailand's Justice Minister said he is unaware of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's pardon request aimed at clearing political charges, and has referred the matter to a committee for review. Speaking at a ceremony in Bangkok, Lt. Gen. Ruttiphon Nawarat stated he does not know where Thaksin filed the petition or what it contains, but noted that legal criteria already exist. He added that the committee must decide whether Thaksin's claim of injustice from the 2005‑2006 coup qualifies for amnesty under the Social Harmony Act.
The Justice Minister said he has no knowledge of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's petition for a pardon to erase all political charges, and has deferred the decision to the committee to see if it meets the legal criteria. Speaking at the 9th Royal Pavilion Park on October 13, 2026 at 08:40, Lt. Gen. Ruttiphon Nawarat said he does not know where Thaksin filed the request, though the law already outlines the criteria, and he is unaware of the exact nature of the submission. When asked whether Thaksin's claim of injustice stemming from the 2005‑2006 coup qualifies for amnesty, the minister replied the committee must review the details because he himself is not informed about the petition seeking to clear all cases before Thaksin withdraws from politics.
