An earlier iteration of Natthaphong Reungpanyawut's People's Party, the Move Forward Party, had put forward draft legislation to amend the strict lese-majeste law.

Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday it had accepted a petition that accuses ‌44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their attempt in 2021 to amend a law that protects the monarchy ‌from criticism. The 44 individuals set to go ⁠on trial from June 30 include current…