Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a royal pardon.
Photo: South China Morning Post
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a royal pardon.

Thailand's Justice Minister announced on Wednesday that Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for a royal pardon granted to mark the queen's birthday. The pardon ends the former prime minister's remaining sentence and parole obligations related to his 2023 corruption conviction.

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SCMP notes the pardon was granted to mark the queen's birthday and details his prior parole conditions. WaPo leads with freed early from parole. Reuters frames it as set to be released pending the pardon.
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SCSouth China Morning PostINTERNATIONAL2d ago

“Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra granted royal pardon to mark queen's birthday”

RReutersCENTER3d ago

“Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon”

WPWashington PostLEFT3d ago

“Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra freed early from parole after receiving royal pardon”

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