Thailand's former PM Thaksin granted special parole

New rule on age and illness sets up release from police hospital in coming days

20230213 thaksin

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returns from exile at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on Aug. 22, 2023. © Reuters

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted early parole under a new rule, paving the way for his release from a police hospital in the coming days.

Thaksin, who returned from exile last August and was promptly arrested, is among 930 inmates approved for early parole out of a list submitted by the Department of Corrections, Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong said.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.