Thaksin Shinawatra, 74, “is in the group of (released) prisoners in critical condition or aged over 70,” Tawee Sodsong said. Returning to the kingdom in August after fifteen years of exile, the former leader benefited from a royal pardon which made it possible to reduce his prison sentence from eight to one year.
The former Thai Prime Minister could leave as early as next weekend, the Minister of Justice said on Tuesday. He will be released on parole after six months of detention in a prison and then a hospital.