Justice Minister Rules Out Amnesty for Thaksin Shinawatra, Cites Corruption and Lèse-majesté Charges
Thailand's Justice Minister has stated that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's amnesty request is ineligible under current law due to corruption and lèse-majesté charges. While the application is under review, the minister emphasized strict legal adherence.
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