Former PM Thaksin released from prison
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole from Bangkok's Klongprem Central Prison on May 11, 2026. He will remain under electronic monitoring until September 9, following his conviction for abuse of authority.
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