Thaksin released on Parole: what it means to Pheu Thai and Thai politics Thaksin Shinawatra Released on Parole: Shifting Winds in Thai Politics 16th May, 2026 — In a development that has sent ripples through Krung Thep's political circles, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra walked free on parole earlier this morning. The move marks a important moment for the Pheu Thai party and...