Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison Thaksin Shinawatra Released on Parole: Thailand's Military-Royal Elite Blink in a Stunning Power Shift Just hours ago, on May 11, 2026, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stepped out of prison on parole. After serving time on corruption charges tied to his long reign over Thai politics, the 74-year-old titan is free. This...