BANGKOK: Thailand’s opposition called for mass protests against a politically-charged amnesty Bill that critics fear will clear the way for the return of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
The controversial legislation, which is due to be debated in parliament on today, would cover all crimes related to political unrest since 2004, apart from defaming the monarchy.
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