Former Thai PM Thaksin released on parole, political future uncertain

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Monday (May 11) after serving about a year in jail over corruption linked to his time in office in the early 2000s.

The 76-year-old will be on probation until September and faces other pending criminal cases, which analysts say could deter him from making public speeches and risking further prosecution. While his influence may have weakened, analysts say he is unlikely to step away from public life anytime soon. #thailand #thainews

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