The anti-graft body submitted the case files to the Supreme Court on Thursday. Critics said the timing coincided with the government’s delivery of its policy statement to parliament and warned that, if the case is accepted, it could affect MPs in the performance of their duties. The case dates back to 2021, when Pita Limjaroenrat, then leader of the Move Forward Party, led 44 MPs in proposing amendments to Section 112 of the Criminal Code — the lese-majeste law. The petition followed a Constitutional Court ruling on Jan 31, 2024, which said the party’s attempt to amend Section 112 amounted to an effort to undermine the constitutional monarchy. The constitutional right of members of Parliament to propose legislation is expected to be a key element of the defence by the former and current MPs if the Supreme Court decides to take up the case.

Source: Bangkok Post April 11, 2026 06:57 UTC