Bangkok: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's parole is scheduled to expire in May 2026, as confirmed by Pol. Gen. Ruddhaphol Naowarat, Minister of Justice. This development aligns with regulations that require an inmate to serve two-thirds of their sentence before parole can be granted.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Ruddhaphol Naowarat emphasized that Thaksin's parole application process remains standard and can be submitted as usual. He revealed that he had consulted with the parole committee, which includes members from the prison department, the Department of Corrections, and the Ministry of Justice. This procedure is consistent with the regulatory framework governing parole eligibility.