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Pojaman awaits Thaksin's May 11 release; Corrections Dept. orders area prep.

Pojaman awaits Thaksin's May 11 release; Corrections Dept. orders area prep.

Matichon•Politics•7d ago

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Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released on parole on May 11, with family and supporters preparing to welcome him outside the prison.

  • •Thaksin Shinawatra will be released on parole on Monday, May 11, 2026.
  • •Family members, including Khunying Pojaman Damapong, will gather to welcome him.
  • •Supporters, including the Red Shirts, are organizing events and preparing areas near the prison.
  • •The release is due to completing two-thirds of his one-year sentence.

Overview

  • •On May 7, 2026, news reported on the upcoming release of Thaksin Shinawatra.
  • •On May 11, 2026, family members including Khunying Pojaman Damapong will arrive to welcome Thaksin Shinawatra.
  • •Thaksin Shinawatra meets the conditions for parole after completing two-thirds of his one-year sentence.
  • •Thaksin Shinawatra has served 7 months and 28 days of his sentence and has 4 days remaining until parole.
  • •The Corrections Department is intensifying preparations for the release area.
  • •The family of Shinawatra will gather at the front gate of Klong Prem Central Prison.
  • •Red Shirt supporters are organizing a rally on May 10, 2026, in anticipation of the release.
  • •Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled for release on parole on May 11, 2026.

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Key Entities

Person

Khunying Pojaman(คุณหญิงพจมาน)
Former wife of Thaksin Shinawatra, expected to be present for his parole release.
Thaksin Shinawatra(ทักษิณ ชินวัตร)ℹ️
Former Prime Minister of Thailand, scheduled for parole release.
Mr. Somchai Wongsawat(นายสมชาย วงศ์สวัสดิ์)ℹ️
A member of the Shinawatra family and a relative expected to attend Thaksin's release.
Mrs. Yaowapa Wongsawat(นางเยาวภา วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
A member of the Shinawatra family and a relative expected to attend Thaksin's release.
Mr. Bannapot Damapong(นายบรรณพจน์ ดามาพงศ์)
A member of the Shinawatra family and a relative expected to attend Thaksin's release.
Mr. Padej Hringrod(นายเผด็จ หริ่งรอด)
Director of Klong Prem Central Prison, providing information about prison operations.
Mr. Kor Kaeo Pikulthong(นายก่อแก้ว พิกุลทอง)
Former Member of Parliament for the Pheu Thai Party, participating in events for Thaksin's release.

Organization

Corrections Department(ราชทัณฑ์)
The government agency responsible for prison management and inmate parole.
Shinawatra family(ครอบครัวชินวัตร)
The family of Thaksin Shinawatra, who will be present for his release.
Red Shirts(คนเสื้อแดง)
Supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra who are organizing events for his release.
Red Never Dies
A Red Shirt group preparing to hold a rally and set up support tents for Thaksin's release.
Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
The political party associated with Thaksin Shinawatra and many of the supporters present.

Place

Klong Prem Central Prison(เรือนจำกลางคลองเปรม)
The prison where Thaksin Shinawatra is being held and will be released from.

Law

Parole(พักโทษ)
The legal provision allowing for early release of prisoners based on certain conditions.