A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Karunpol Thiansuwan insisted on Monday any amnesty bill should seek to absolve lese majeste offences as a special House committee studying an amnesty prepares to convene its first meeting later this week.
The opposition MP said discussions by political parties to thrash out differences about the amnesty plan are welcome, but he stands by the party’s principle that lese majeste offences should be included.
Mr Karunpol said he does not think the formation of the ad-hoc committee is an attempt to stall the…
