Thaksin pardon confirmed as family, Pheu Thai welcome release
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Justice Minister confirms Thaksin Shinawatra is covered by a royal pardon and can have his EM bracelet removed, as his family and Pheu Thai welcome the move.
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.
PM Anutin says Thaksin’s clemency petition unaffected by current government
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2025
Prime Minister Anutin clarifies Thaksin’s royal clemency petition was handled under previous justice minister, unrelated to the current administration.
Justice minister submits opinion on Thaksin’s petition for royal clemency
MONDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2025
Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat submits his opinion on Thaksin Shinawatra’s royal clemency petition to the Cabinet Secretariat for further process.
Thai Justice Ministry Confirms Legality of Thaksin’s Second Clemency Petition
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2025
The Permanent Secretary for Justice confirms the former PM is within his rights to submit a second Royal Pardon Petition, citing a two-year lapse since the first request.