Pharadon on Political Amnesty Act 2026 and Committee Review

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Pharadon Pritsananantakul announced that a committee will determine which political cases from 2005-2025 qualify for amnesty under the new Act.

•The Peace Society Promotion Act 2026 (Amnesty Act) has been published in the Royal Gazette and is now in effect.
•A committee consisting of government, parliament, and civil service sectors will decide which cases meet amnesty conditions.
•The scope of consideration covers cases occurring between the years 2005 and 2025.
•The Prime Minister is the official responsible for appointing the committee.

Overview

•On August 25, at 09:10, Pharadon Pritsananantakul provided an interview at the Government House.
•The Peace Society Promotion Act 2026, also known as the Amnesty Act, has already taken effect following its publication in the Royal Gazette.
•A committee comprising representatives from the government, parliament, and the civil service will be established to determine which cases qualify for amnesty.
•The Prime Minister will be the person who appoints this committee.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul stated that cases occurring from 2005 to 2025 will be considered.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul clarified that every case will be reviewed, focusing primarily on political cases resulting from protests.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul noted that the total number of individuals meeting the conditions is unknown because some cases have already been dismissed.

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Key Entities

Person

Pharadon Pritsananantakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office.

Law

Peace Society Promotion Act 2026(พระราชบัญญัติสร้างเสริมสังคมสันติสุข พ.ศ.2569)

A law also referred to as the Amnesty Act which has been published in the Royal Gazette.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Pharadon Pritsananantakul gave an interview.

Organization

Royal Gazette(ราชกิจจานุเบกษา)

The official publication where the Peace Society Promotion Act 2026 was announced.