Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Granted Parole, Set for Release

Thaksin Shinawatra, jailed for corruption charges, will be released after six months, marking a significant moment in Thailand's political landscape.

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand, has been granted parole and is expected to be released from prison after serving six months of a one-year sentence.
Thaksin's release comes after a royal pardon reduced his eight-year sentence for corruption and abuse of power charges to one year.
The 74-year-old was jailed upon his return from 15 years of self-imposed exile, a move that has significantly impacted Thailand's political dynamics.
Thaksin's parole is part of a broader trend of granting early release to prisoners who are elderly, critically ill, or have served a significant portion of their sentences.
His release is seen by some as a step towards reconciliation between Thaksin's populist political party and Thailand's conservative establishment, amid ongoing political tensions.