### [2026-07-8](/feed/2026/07/8/index.md)

##### Human rights in Thailand
# Thailand's parliament passes an amnesty bill covering political activists convicted since 2005 while excluding corruption and royal insult offences. The measure awaits royal approval. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Star](https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/08/thai-parliament-approves-amnesty-for-hundreds-of-activists)

### Changes:

1. Thailand's parliament passes an amnesty bill covering political activists convicted since 2005, while excluding corruption and royal insult offences. The measure awaits royal approval.  _2026-07-09 21:49:51 (First version)_
1. Thailand's parliament passes an amnesty bill covering political activists convicted since 2005 while excluding corruption and royal insult offences. The measure awaits royal approval.  _(Current version)_

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