Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra granted royal pardon
IN SHORT
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has met the conditions for a royal pardon, granted to mark Queen Suthida's birthday. He served eight months of a one-year sentence for corruption and abuse of power before being released on parole last month.
Key Numbers
76 years oldThaksin Shinawatra's age
eight monthstime served on sentence
one-year sentencetotal sentence duration
Who's Involved
Thaksin Shinawatra
Former Thai Prime Minister granted royal pardon
Queen Suthida
Birthday marked by royal pardon
Justice Minister
Confirmed conditions for royal pardon met
Department of Corrections
Stated electronic monitoring device requirement
↳ Why This Matters
The royal pardon for Thaksin Shinawatra, a figure central to Thai politics for decades, signifies a significant development in his legal and political standing, potentially impacting the country's political landscape.