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A large group of academics has joined the growing chorus opposed to the Pheu Thai-led government's proposed royal decree to pardon jailed convicts on the King's birthday.
Chalerm: Decree helps 26,000 people
The academics warned the proposed terms making convicted drug and corruption offenders eligible for a royal pardon would further widen the wedge in society, undermine national security and create chaos.
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Red-shirt supporters have expressed dismay over ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's call for them to set aside their anger and frustration over social and legal injustices for the sake of national reconciliation.
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