Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Released on Parole
Bangkok: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who had been serving a one-year prison sentence, was released on parole on Sunday, marking a significant development six months after his return to the country from self-exile.
Thaksin's departure from a police hospital in Bangkok was observed by reporters at 6:06 a.m. local time on Sunday, where he had received medical treatment and served six months of his sentence.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin affirmed that Thaksin's parole release aligns with the country's legal framework, as reported by news agencies.
The Justice Ministry of Thailand disclosed that Thaksin, now 74 years old, is one of the 930 inmates approved for parole this month. His eligibility for parole stems from his age exceeding 70 years and his ong...