Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison on parole
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge. His release comes as his long, divisive 21st-century political career drew renewed attention. (Source: AdaDerana, May 11, 2026) source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122349