Key facts
- Thailand's Justice Ministry is reviewing its pardon rules.
- The review follows public criticism after an 85-year-old convicted drug lord was released.
- The individual was serving a life sentence for drug trafficking.
- Thousands of inmates were granted pardons.
Thailand's Justice Ministry has announced a review of the country's pardon rules in response to public backlash over the recent release of an 85-year-old convicted drug lord. The individual, who was serving a life sentence for drug trafficking, was among thousands of inmates granted pardons. The decision to release the elderly drug lord has ignited public anger and scrutiny over the criteria used for pardons, prompting the ministry to re-evaluate its procedures.