Justice Ministry Advances Amnesty for All Political Protesters
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Justice Ministry Permanent Secretary Piyawat Wachiravarangkul clarified the amnesty law's framework, stating it will clear criminal records for political protesters of all factions, including youth demonstrators. He urged the public not to focus solely on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's petition. Speaking at the Ministry of Justice on October 29, 2026, as chair of the screening subcommittee under the Social Harmony Promotion Act, Piyawat explained that clear-cut cases will be expedited while complex ones will be reviewed collectively. He emphasized equal treatment for all — whether youth, ministers, or former prime ministers — and confirmed coordination with the Prime Minister's Office for a meeting next week. Regarding Thaksin's petition for amnesty in politically linked cases, Piyawat said the subcommittee's role is to screen and recommend, with final decisions resting with the Social Harmony Promotion Committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Phakdee Nilaphan. Phakdee has pledged to complete the process within six months. Piyawat confirmed that some political prisoners, including 'Mob Ratsadon' members, have already benefited from the amnesty decree. He disclosed that two cases under the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will be reviewed next week, and the ministry is compiling data on protest-related cases handled by public prosecutors and DSI investigators.
