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  • Thailand NewsThaksin Shinawatra meets probation officials ahead of schedule

    Thaksin Shinawatra meets probation officials ahead of schedule

    Thaksin Shinawatra reported to the Department of Probation officials in Bangkok Noi district at the Bangkok Probation Office 1 on Monday, one day ahead of his scheduled visit. This step is a part of 74 year old’s parole conditions, having been convicted and now serving his sentence in a more lenient form. During his visit, the area around Bangkok Probation…

  • Politics NewsFormer Thai PM Thaksin returns to Chiang Mai after 17 years

    Former Thai PM Thaksin returns to Chiang Mai after 17 years

    A remarkable event unfolded in Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai when former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to his hometown. Accompanied by his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who also leads the Pheu Thai party, and other family members, Thaksin arrived via private jet at precisely 9.28am on March 14. On his arrival, the Deputy National Police Chief, Surachet Hakparn,…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin’s parole travel requires probation officer approval

    Thaksin’s parole travel requires probation officer approval

    The Thai Department of Probation’s Deputy Director-General, Montree Bunyayothin, addressed the matter of Thaksin Shinawatra’s recent release on parole on March 6. Montree confirmed that Thaksin, a former Thai Prime Minister, could potentially travel to Chiang Mai to visit family and pay respects to his ancestors. However, this would require prior approval from probation officers. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin’s daughter and…

  • Business NewsThaksin Shinawatra’s return stirs interest in Thailand’s economic policy

    Thaksin Shinawatra’s return stirs interest in Thailand’s economic policy

    Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the political limelight following his release on parole. His return to his Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok, which previously served as his command centre during his time in office, has sparked interest from the business sector. They are keen to understand the potential implications this could have on…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s ex-PM Thaksin paroled raising legal questions

    Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin paroled raising legal questions

    Convicted former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole in compliance with legal criteria, according to Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong, the Justice Minister. This comes following Thaskin’s return to Thailand last year, during which he did not serve any jail time. This development sparked questions from Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, a Bangkok MP for the Move Forward Party (MFP),…

  • Thailand NewsFormer PM Thaksin granted parole, walks free this weekend

    Former PM Thaksin granted parole, walks free this weekend

    It has been confirmed that Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister of Thailand, will walk free from prison this weekend. A source from Government House made the following announcement. “Convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released on parole this weekend, following confirmation from Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong on Tuesday (February 13).” Tawee disclosed that Thaksin was among…

  • Thailand NewsThai-m to go: Ex-PM Thaksin eyes special parole as prison sentence hits halfway mark

    Thai-m to go: Ex-PM Thaksin eyes special parole as prison sentence hits halfway mark

    Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, is eligible for special parole as he approaches the halfway point of his prison sentence on February 18, according to an insider from the Department of Corrections (DoC). The source confirmed that Thaksin is included in a list of inmates who qualify for parole and special parole. Special parole may be granted…