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
RANK_REASON This is a significant political event involving a former head of state receiving a royal pardon. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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