# Thailand’s political amnesty law takes effect but excludes lese majeste

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- The Associated Press, 2026-08-24 16:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/3Slm0cZ

> Thailand’s amnesty law covering political offenses committed over the past two decades has taken effect. It excludes some of the most serious cases, including those involving lese majeste, or defamation of the monarchy.