Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Released After Serving Prison Term

Thailand’s Former Prime Minister Released from Jail

Thailand’s former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has been released from jail after serving an 8-month parole term. The release was made possible under the terms of his one-year sentence for corruption charges.

Shinawatra, a telecommunications billionaire, had been serving time at a prison in Thailand since 2012. He was initially sentenced to two years in prison but had his sentence reduced to one year on appeal. As part of his parole, Shinawatra was allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence under supervised release.

Shinawatra’s supporters were present at the prison where he was released, and they greeted him upon his departure. The exact location of the release is not specified in this report.

It is worth noting that Shinawatra has a history of involvement in Thai politics, having served as prime minister from 2001 to 2006 before being ousted in a military coup. He has also been involved in several other high-profile controversies throughout his career.

The details of Shinawatra’s release are as follows: he was released on parole after serving an 8-month term, and the exact date of his release is not specified.

Source: Al Jazeera