Thaksin Shinawatra

Thaksin has electric monitoring bracelet removed after Thai court reviews pardon list

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is greeted by family members and relatives upon his release at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok on May 11.

Thailand’s Thaksin to head to Dubai after royal pardon sets him free

Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to board a private jet as soon as authorities complete paperwork confirming the end of his jail term.

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reacts following his release on parole after serving eight months of his one-year sentence at Klong Prem Central Prison, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Thaksin set for full release under royal pardon, avoiding Sept 9 wait

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra had been fitted with an electronic monitoring bracelet after his May 11 release.

Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reacts following his release on parole after serving eight months of his one-year sentence at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok, on May 11.

Thaksin backers camp out awaiting release of jailed ex-Thai PM

Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra is being paroled after serving eight months in prison for corruption.

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin’s children pay final prison visit before parole release

The family's visit took place at 10am on May 7 at Klong Prem Central Prison in Chatuchak district, Bangkok.

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin to be released on parole on May 11

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will remain under probation for another four months after his release on May 11.

Lese majeste appeal will not affect Thaksin’s May parole hearing: Lawyer

The corrections department announced that former Thai prime minsiter Thaksin will be eligible for parole on May 11.

Thai Corrections Dept confirms ex-PM Thaksin eligible for release on parole on May 11

Thaksin Shinawatra is currently incarcerated at Klong Prem Central Prison.

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