What is the situation of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin after his release?

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released under an amnesty order on February 18 after six months in prison. Prime Minister Srettha told reporters on February 24 that Thaksin was still weak but could move his arms a little. "He is happy to be home," Srettha said, according to Reuters.

Tình hình cựu Thủ tướng Thái Lan Thaksin ra sao sau khi được thả?- Ảnh 1. — Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra leaves the police hospital in Bangkok after being pardoned on February 18.

In August 2023, Mr. Thaksin returned to Thailand after 15 years of exile abroad to avoid jail for allegations of abuse of power and conflict of interest while in power.

After returning to Thailand on a private jet, Thaksin was taken to court to receive his eight-year sentence and then transferred to prison. On his first night in prison, the former prime minister was taken to hospital with chest pains and high blood pressure. In the months that followed, his family said, Thaksin underwent two surgeries.

On August 31, 2023, he submitted a royal pardon application. A day later, the Thai Royal Palace announced that King Maha Vajiralongkorn had commuted the former Thai Prime Minister's prison sentence to one year, according to Reuters.

On February 18, Mr. Thaksin was released after completing half of his sentence. The former prime minister was seen leaving the hospital with his daughter and his arm bandaged.

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Speaking to reporters after visiting Mr Thaksin's home, Mr Srettha said the two did not talk about how the former prime minister would help the country. Mr Srettha said he had been encouraged by Mr Thaksin in his work but the two did not discuss politics. "He was concerned about the country because there were many economic problems," Prime Minister Srettha said.

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