Asia & Pacific
Thaksin, who was released on parole last month after serving eight months in prison, had just over three months remaining on his one-year sentence, which was due to expire in September.
Warm reunion: Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra (right) hugs his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra upon his release on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok. Former PM Thaksin was released early from prison on May 11, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. (AFP/Lillian Suwanrumpha )
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released from the remainder of his prison sentence under a royal pardon, the country's justice minister told reporters on Wednesday.Thaksin, who was released on parole last month after serving eight months in prison, had just over three months remaining on his one-year sentence, which was due to expire in September.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted pardons to selected prisoners to mark Queen Suthida's birthday on June 3, the official royal gazette said late on Tuesday.
