The court also rejected a petition by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra requesting that his passports be reinstated. In both cases, the court was upholding earlier rulings by the Central Administrative Court. Political sources said Mr Chaturon might feel he would have a better chance of winning a legal battle after the poll when the NCPO is no longer in power. Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said the ministry respects and will adhere to the court's decision and will return the passports to Mr Chaturon. Meanwhile, the Supreme Administrative Court on Tuesday upheld a 2016 ruling by the Central Administrative Court dismissing a lawsuit filed by Thaksin after the government revoked his two regular Thai passports.

Source: Bangkok Post May 01, 2018 23:03 UTC