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Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin released on parole
May 11, 2026
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Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison on parole on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. The 76-year-old telecoms billionaire has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September. He is required to wear an electronic monitor until his probation ends in four months.
His hair closely cropped and in a simple white shirt, Thaksin walked out of prison around 7.40am and was immediately...
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