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House Speaker to Appoint Amnesty Committee Members
House Speaker Sophon Sarum expects to finalize the appointment of qualified experts to the newly enacted Amnesty Act committee within two days.
Following the official publication of the Social Peace Enhancement Act B.E. 2569 (2026) in the Royal Gazette, House Speaker Sophon Sarum has addressed the next steps regarding the formation of the amnesty committee. According to a report by Thai Post, the Speaker is tasked with appointing qualified experts to the committee, as stipulated under Section 4(8) of the new legislation.
Mr. Sophon stated that he expects to announce the names of these experts within the next one to two days. These individuals will join the committee responsible for overseeing the implementation of the amnesty process, which aims to address social conflicts.
For residents and visitors, this development marks the formal activation of the legal framework established by the new Act. While the legislative process has concluded with the publication in the Royal Gazette, the specific composition of the committee remains to be confirmed. The public is currently awaiting the official announcement of the appointees, which will clarify the leadership and oversight of the amnesty initiative. As this is an ongoing administrative process, further updates regarding the committee's operational timeline and specific mandates are expected to follow the Speaker's announcement.