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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has managed to maintain political stability and navigate an energy crisis during his first 100 days in office, but critics question whether his government will address underlying economic weaknesses and demands for constitutional reform.
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra completed his release on Tuesday after authorities removed his electronic monitoring bracelet following court verification of his royal pardon eligibility.
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will receive a complete discharge from his sentence through a royal pardon, concluding a lengthy legal dispute spanning multiple years.