PUBLISHED : 28 Jul 2023 at 06:46
The ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can petition for a royal pardon on the first day of his imprisonment following his return to Thailand, acting Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.
Thaksin: Eligible for senior privileges
All inmates have the right to seek a royal pardon on the first day of imprisonment because this right is available during the time of punishment,” said Mr Wissanu, who is also the acting justice minister. Somsak Thepsuthin resigned as justice minister to join the Pheu Thai Party in March.
“If the pardon is not granted after the petition is lodged, it cannot be repeated for the following two years,” Mr Wissanu said.
Upon Thaksin’s return, he…
