Law
Supreme Administrative Court Rejects Yingluck Shinawatra’s Appeal in Rice Pledging Case
The Supreme Administrative Court has dismissed a request from former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to reopen a case regarding a 10-billion-baht compensation order linked to the rice-pledging scheme.
According to a report by Matichon Online on September 23, 2026, the Supreme Administrative Court has officially rejected a petition filed by former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. The petition sought a retrial regarding a civil liability order that requires her to pay 10 billion baht in compensation related to the controversial rice-pledging scheme implemented during her administration.
This ruling marks a significant development in the long-standing legal proceedings surrounding the policy. For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this decision underscores the ongoing nature of high-profile political and legal accountability cases within the country. While the court’s decision finalizes this specific request for a retrial, it remains to be seen what further legal avenues, if any, the defense team may pursue or how this will impact the broader political landscape.
As this is a matter of domestic legal procedure, it does not directly affect the daily lives or travel plans of tourists. However, those interested in Thai governance and the history of the rice-pledging policy may find this update relevant to their understanding of the current judicial climate. Further details regarding the specific legal reasoning behind the court's dismissal have not been fully elaborated in public reports at this time.