Nattawut Saikua posted in defense of Thaksin Shinawatra, calling the rumors of a secret deal to clear charges in exchange for no-confidence vote support fake news. He explained there is a legal right since the cases originated from the coup and said all matters are now resolved. He stressed that those who have not experienced it personally probably do not understand.
At 09:12 on 2 Nov 2026, Nattawut Saikua, former Red Shirt leader, posted on Facebook regarding rumors that Thaksin Shinawatra's cases did not fall under the Social Peace Promotion Act 2026 after a petition was filed for political amnesty.
Regarding rumors of a vote-swap deal for no-confidence debate votes, the fact is that Thaksin faces no prison sentences from any judgments. All matters were settled after his release.
Filing a petition with the Social Peace Promotion Committee to request expungement of criminal records is because all cases originally stemmed from the military coup. This is a legal right equal to all Thai citizens. The committee holds the authority to decide, and news reports say the petition is now in the screening stage.
As for the Section 112 case currently at the Appeals Court, it must be contested through the judicial process because it is explicitly excluded in the Social Peace Promotion Act.
The first meeting of the Social Peace Promotion Committee allowed petitions to be submitted either directly at the Office of the Prime Minister or online. It is unknown who submitted through which channel. There may be one or many petitions requiring detailed legal and factual consideration by the committee. Ultimately, the results must be made public and not kept secret.
Rumors that Thaksin offered a deal for committee approval in exchange for Phuea Thai Party votes in the no-confidence debate are likely both fake news and a fake deal. Politically, the government's support is currently stable and not under serious threat.
There are no problems within the coalition government. Meanwhile, opposition leaders recently expelled some parties from the opposition whip. This dynamic suggests government support could increase and opposition votes decrease, making such political deal rumors unlikely.
The committee should perform its duties according to the law. The announced timeframe is to complete all steps within six months. Petitioners have the right; the committee has the authority. A conclusion will be reached soon.
"Regarding Thaksin's case, those who haven't experienced it won't understand. When the military junta granted itself amnesty from the first moment, an elected prime minister who was overthrown has the right to fight by all means until the last moment."