Thaksin set for full release under royal pardon, avoiding Sept 9 wait
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Thaksin Shinawatra is set for immediate full release after the Royal Gazette published a new royal pardon decree, ending his parole period and EM monitoring before September 9.
Thailand’s power shifts from policy to military structure to ‘Blue Regime’ networks
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Analysts say Thailand’s political order has moved from Thaksin’s mass electoral model, to the NCPO’s state-backed mechanisms, and now to a network-based system centred on Bhumjaithai
Thaksin unlikely to reshape Thai politics, political analyst says
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on parole after serving two-thirds of his jail sentence, but a political analyst says Thailand’s political landscape has already moved beyond the era once dominated by him and the Pheu Thai Party.
Check detour routes as Red Shirts gather for Thaksin's release
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
Supporters of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra assemble at Klong Prem Central Prison ahead of his release, while police warn motorists of traffic congestion.
Supa disputes NACC case, says tax pursuit shifted to Thaksin
MONDAY, MAY 04, 2026
Former finance official Supa Piyajitti says the decision not to appeal the Shin Corp tax case did not cost the state revenue, but redirected the claim to the alleged true owner.
Thaksin parole process heads to final review before May release
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Justice Ministry says Thaksin Shinawatra’s parole case is moving through the normal legal process, with a final review due on April 29 and release expected on May 11.
Lawyers submit Thaksin parole papers, Corrections review next
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Thaksin Shinawatra’s lawyers have submitted parole documents and the next step is consideration by the Department of Corrections, lawyer Winyat Chatmontri said after a family visit to Klong Prem Central Prison. The department had earlier confirmed that Thaksin would be eligible for parole release on May 11.
Son says Thaksin in good health; lawyer says 112 appeal won’t affect May parole
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026
Panthongtae Shinawatra says his father is in good health after the family’s 44th visit to Klong Prem prison, while lawyer Winyat Chatmontree insists an Article 112 appeal will not delay parole eligibility on May 11.
Corrections Dept confirms Thaksin eligible for parole on May 11
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
Corrections Department says Thaksin Shinawatra will qualify for parole on May 11 after serving two-thirds of his one-year sentence, calculated at 244 days.