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Royal pardon granted across Thailand
By The Nation
Published: 12/11/2007

THAILAND - On the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary, HM the King Bhumibol Adulyadej has granted royal pardon to about 25,000 inmates across the country. Thanks to the royal clemency, 85 deathrow convicts including Dr Wisut Boonkasemsanti and Major Chalermchai Matchaklam saw their capital punishment commuted to life imprisonment.

"This is to make merits in dedication to His Majesty and also to give convicted inmates a chance to reform themselves," Corrections Department director general Wanchai Roujanavong disclosed yesterday. Read more.

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