Nattawut pushes for amnesty record erasure for 6,000 people

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Nattawut Saikue is coordinating with lawyers from three political groups to submit names for amnesty and criminal record erasure under the Peace Promotion Act 2026.

•The Peace Promotion Act 2026 has taken effect as of August 24, 2026.
•Nattawut Saikue expects at least 6,000 people from various political groups to receive amnesty and have their criminal records cleared.
•The law covers political activities and motives occurring between January 1, 2005, and July 16, 2025.

Overview

•The Peace Promotion Act 2026 became effective on August 24, 2026.
•Nattawut Saikue is convening meetings with legal teams from Red Shirt supporters, human rights lawyers, and PDRC-aligned groups to exchange data.
•Nattawut Saikue plans to meet the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, who serves as the secretary of the Peace Promotion Committee.
•The Peace Promotion Committee, chaired by the Prime Minister or a designated Deputy Prime Minister, must hold its first meeting within 30 days to consider the list of eligible persons.
•Nattawut Saikue believes at least 6,000 individuals from all political groups will be granted amnesty and have their criminal records erased.
•Specific imprisoned individuals including Nisit Sindhuprai, Nopporn Namchiengtai, Yotsawaris Chuklom, and Suksak Phontue are expected to be released.
•Individuals in exile in Asia and the West who did not face legal charges may be freed from constraints and can return home under the Act's exceptions.

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Key Entities

Person

Nattawut Saikue(ณัฐวุฒิ ใสยเกื้อ)

Former Chairman of the Extraordinary Committee considering the Peace Promotion Act.

Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office(ปลัดสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The member and secretary of the Peace Promotion Committee.

Nisit Sindhuprai(นิสิต สินธุไพร)

A Red Shirt leader and ally currently in prison who is expected to be released.

Nopporn Namchiengtai(นพพร นามเชียงใต้)

Also known as Tae Mod Daeng, a Red Shirt leader and ally currently in prison.

Yotsawaris Chuklom(ยศวริศ ชูกล่อม)

Also known as Jeng Dok Jik, a Red Shirt leader and ally currently imprisoned for 2010 protests.

Suksak Phontue(สุกเศก พลตื้อ)

A Red Shirt leader and ally currently in prison.

Law

Peace Promotion Act 2026(พ.ร.บ.สร้างเสริมสังคมสันติสุข พ.ศ.2569)

A law providing amnesty to those involved in political protests or expressions between January 1, 2005, and July 16, 2025.

Organization

Peace Promotion Committee(คณะกรรมการสร้างเสริมสังคมสันติสุข)

A committee chaired by the Prime Minister or a designated Deputy Prime Minister responsible for considering amnesty and record erasure.

PDRC(กปปส.)

A political group whose members and allies are gathering information to apply for amnesty.