Red-shirt supporters gather outside Klong Prem Prison ahead of Thaksin's parole
Supporters of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra have begun gathering outside Klong Prem Central Prison ahead of his scheduled parole on Monday. Authorities have tightened security measures to maintain order.
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