Thaksin's Release: Name List & Court Order Needed

MGR Online•Society•11d ago

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The Ministry of Justice has outlined the steps for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's release from parole, which includes compiling a finalized list of individuals granted royal pardon and awaiting a court release order to remove his ankle monitoring device.

•The Ministry of Justice detailed the procedures for Thaksin Shinawatra to be fully released from custody and have his electronic monitoring device removed.
•Thaksin is eligible for a royal pardon according to a royal decree issued in 2026 for a special occasion.
•The process involves the court issuing a release order to the relevant prison, after which Thaksin will receive his release papers and can then apply to have the ankle monitor removed.

Overview

•A Royal Decree granting a royal pardon in 2026 was issued for the occasion of the Queen's 4th cycle birthday on June 3, 2026.
•This royal pardon is intended to provide opportunities for individuals to reintegrate and become good citizens for the benefit of the nation.
•Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is among those eligible for a general pardon, currently on parole for 4 months (May 11, 2026 - September 9, 2026).
•Thaksin qualifies for release under Article 8 of the Royal Decree as his remaining sentence is less than one year.
•The compilation of names of those granted a royal pardon and the issuance of release orders from the courts are pending.
•Upon receiving the court's release order, the Thanachai Special Prison will notify Thaksin to collect his release papers.
•Thaksin Shinawatra will use these release papers to apply for the removal of his electronic monitoring device at the Bangkok Metropolitan Office of Probation 1.
•The process of removing Thaksin's electronic monitoring device is currently under review by the committee according to Article 21 of the Royal Decree.

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Key Quotes

Ministry of Justice

"If it is a case of probation supervision for parole, such as the former Prime Minister's case, a release order from the local court must be awaited and sent to the prison in the same area as the probation supervision location."

หากเป็นกรณีของผู้ถูกคุมประพฤติพักโทษ อย่างเช่นกรณีของอดีตนายกฯ ก็จะต้องรอหมายปล่อยตัวจากศาลแห่งท้องที่ส่งไปยังเรือนจำฯ ที่อยู่ในพื้นที่เดียวกับสถานที่คุมประพฤติ

Key Entities

Person

Thaksin Shinawatra(ทักษิณ ชินวัตร)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister of Thailand, currently undergoing parole and awaiting full release.

Her Majesty the Queen(สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินี)ℹ️

The Queen of Thailand, whose 4th cycle birthday in 2026 is the occasion for the royal pardon.

Organization

Ministry of Justice(ก.ยุติธรรม)ℹ️

Thai government ministry responsible for the justice system, detailing the release procedures for Thaksin Shinawatra.

Thanachai Special Prison(เรือนจำพิเศษธนบุรี)

The prison where Thaksin Shinawatra's release is being processed, located in the area of his parole residence.

Bangkok Metropolitan Office of Probation 1(สำนักงานคุมประพฤติกรุงเทพมหานคร 1)

The probation office responsible for overseeing Thaksin Shinawatra's parole and where he will apply to have his ankle monitor removed.

Law

Royal Decree Granting Royal Pardon B.E. 2026(พระราชกฤษฎีกา พระราชทานอภัยโทษ พ.ศ. 2026)

A royal decree issued in 2026 to grant a royal pardon on the occasion of the Queen's 4th cycle birthday.