Thailand's Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Released from Prison
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison after serving an eight-month sentence for abuse of power, marking a significant moment in Thailand’s ongoing political drama. The 76-year-old politician served as Thailand’s prime minister from 2001 to 2006, implementing popular policies among rural voters while facing persistent allegations of corruption and abuse of power. A 2006 military coup ousted his government, forcing him into years of exile. He returned to Thailand in 2023 and was subsequently imprisoned. ...