Thailand’s Thaksin is out of jail, but can he ‘leave politics behind’?
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from jail following a royal pardon, but his complete withdrawal from politics is uncertain. Despite hopes for his retirement, many believe he will continue to influence the political landscape from behind the scenes as his party, the Pheu Thai Party, seeks to regain its footing. Shinawatra, who has faced numerous legal challenges and political upheaval since first winning an election in 2001, received his parole after eight months of incarceration. AI
