Justice minister unaware of details of Thaksin’s amnesty request

Bangkok Post - Oct 13, 2026

Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat said on Tuesday he was unaware of the details of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s petition seeking an amnesty under the Peaceful Society Promotion Act, and would not be involved.

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