Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra freed early from parole after receiving royal pardon
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released early from parole following a royal pardon. The pardon, granted by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, concluded Thaksin's obligations related to a one-year prison sentence for corruption. Speculation surrounds his potential influence over the Pheu Thai Party despite indications he may step back from politics.
- ▪Thaksin Shinawatra completed his obligations related to a prison sentence on May 11, 2026.
- ▪He was released early due to a royal pardon on the occasion of Queen Suthida's birthday.
- ▪Thaksin served eight months of a one-year sentence for corruption-related charges before his release.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFormer Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra freed early from parole after receiving royal pardonThailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has completed his obligations related to a prison sentenceByJINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 2:23 AM0:59Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra hugs his grandson with his daughter Pinthongta Shinawatra, right, following his release on parole from a Bangkok prison in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, May 11, 2026.
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