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Coverage dated May 10, 2026

Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released from prison

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Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Influential former prime minister released on parole after spending about eight months behind bars.

  2. Seattle Times

    Thailand’s Thaksin released from prison after serving 8 months for abuse of power (opens Seattle Times)

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    Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a Bangkok prison after serving eight months on a corruption-related charge.

  3. Digital Journal

    Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released from prison (opens Digital Journal)

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    Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the

  4. Forbes

    Thai Billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra Released From Jail After 8 Months (opens Forbes)

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    Thailand’s billionaire and former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from jail on Monday morning after serving eight months over corruption and abuse of power charges.

  5. The Diplomat

    Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Released From Prison on Parole (opens The Diplomat)

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    Following his party’s worst electoral result in more than two decades, it remains to be seen if the veteran politician can mount another political comeback.

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