NEW DELHI: Former Thai Jailed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived at his Bangkok home just after the court released him on parole after serving a six-month sentence for corruption-related offences.
It is pertinent to mention that the pm returned in August from over a decade of self-imposed exile to begin his prison sentence.
Thaksin was wearing a neck brace and sitting next to his daughter, could be seen through the window of a car leaving the police hospital in central Bangkok where he has spent the last half year. Shortly after, he was seen through the window of the vehicle arriving at his home, as per AFP.
Thaksin, a controversial figure in Thai politics for the past two decades, served as prime minister from 2001 until he was overthrown in a 2006 coup. He was later convicted of abuse of power and other misconduct while in office.
Originally sentenced to eight years, King Maha Vajiralongkorn commuted Thaksin’s sentence to one year on September 1. Thaksin has consistently maintained that his convictions were politically motivated.
Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong confirmed the approval of Thaksin’s parole last week, citing his serious illness and age. Thaksin, who is now 74 years old, was confined to a hospital during his sentence, which sparked criticism from his opponents who viewed it as a special privilege.
It is pertinent to mention that the pm returned in August from over a decade of self-imposed exile to begin his prison sentence.
Thaksin was wearing a neck brace and sitting next to his daughter, could be seen through the window of a car leaving the police hospital in central Bangkok where he has spent the last half year. Shortly after, he was seen through the window of the vehicle arriving at his home, as per AFP.
Thaksin, a controversial figure in Thai politics for the past two decades, served as prime minister from 2001 until he was overthrown in a 2006 coup. He was later convicted of abuse of power and other misconduct while in office.
Originally sentenced to eight years, King Maha Vajiralongkorn commuted Thaksin’s sentence to one year on September 1. Thaksin has consistently maintained that his convictions were politically motivated.
Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong confirmed the approval of Thaksin’s parole last week, citing his serious illness and age. Thaksin, who is now 74 years old, was confined to a hospital during his sentence, which sparked criticism from his opponents who viewed it as a special privilege.