People’s Party leader, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Thailand’s Supreme Court said on Friday (April 24, 2026) 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 and former members of the progressive People’s Party and its disbanded predecessor Move Forward. If found guilty, they face a maximum penalty of a lifetime ban from holding office. The court said in a statement that it had decided not to suspend from duty the 10 serving lawmakers among the 44 implicated. Published – April 24, 2026 11:28 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Gauhati High Court rejects Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry