Move to revise lese majeste provision doubtful: Army chief
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The move to amend the lese majeste provision by legal scholars, known as Nitirat Group, should be scrutinised by society, Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday.
“In my opinion, I see no justification to revise the offence against the monarchy,” he said, casting doubt on the true intent to tamper with the country’s revered institution.
In regard to the group’s call for expunging records, decrees and judicial decisions involving the 2006 coup, Prayuth said he would rather not comment on the issue but let society draw its own conclusion.
Parties concerned, including those responsible for the judicial process, should check on the legal validity of expunging the power seizure, he said.
He was speaking before departing for an inspection trip to the South.
The Nation
