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Amnesty law takes effect Monday, excludes lese majeste offences

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The Peaceful Society Promotion Act is set to take effect on Monday following its publication in the Royal Gazette. The legislation provides amnesty for a broad spectrum of political offences that have occurred over the previous two decades in Thailand.

The law explicitly excludes cases involving lese majeste. By omitting these specific offences from the scope of the amnesty, the government maintains existing legal restrictions regarding the monarchy while providing relief for other political activities.

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