Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole.

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      THAILAND
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      THAKSIN Chinnawat, 1949-
    • Abstract:
      The article reports that former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole in February 2024, arriving at his Bangkok mansion after six months in a police hospital, having not served any time in jail due to health reasons. Thaksin's reduced sentence and release sparked criticism over preferential treatment, raising questions about fairness in the Thai justice system, while his potential political influence upon release.