Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin gets royal pardon after release on parole
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has received a royal pardon, following his release on parole last month. He had served eight months of a one-year sentence for corruption and abuse of power. The pardon, effective on Queen Suthida's birthday, was granted at the King's discretion. A decision is still pending on whether his electronic monitoring device will be removed. AI
