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Thaksin Shinawatra Is Now a Free Man

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is now a free man after receiving royal clemency, confirmed by Caretaker Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong. Thaksin was among 8,000 inmates pardoned by the King on his 72nd birthday. After serving 180 days in detention and receiving treatment at the Police General Hospital, Thaksin was released on parole in February and his term was originally set to end this month.
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released following royal clemency as confirmed by Caretaker Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.

The pardon is part of a clemency granted by His Majesty the King to about 31,000 inmates for his 72nd birthday, with Thaksin among the 8,000 who were eligible.

Thaksin, sentenced to eight years in exile for corruption, had his term reduced to one year after returning to Thailand and receiving clemency.

After 180 days of detention and treatment at the Police General Hospital, he was released on parole in February, and his term was to end this month.
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