Published May 10, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 3 sources
Thaksin Backers Camp Out Awaiting Release of Jailed Ex-Thai PM
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Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra is set for parole after serving eight months for corruption. The 76-year-old patriarch of the Shinawatra clan, whose parties dominated Thai elections for years, returns to a political landscape where his party finished third in recent elections. Despite challenges, he is expected to attempt to revive his family's political influence, though some experts doubt his ability to significantly alter the current dynamics.