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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.
Thailand's revenue department is considering bankruptcy proceedings against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to recover a US$538 million tax liability, after the Supreme Court upheld the assessment against him.
Thailand's Revenue Department is intensifying collection efforts for 17.6 billion baht in unpaid taxes from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra following a Supreme Court ruling. The department may file for bankruptcy if conventional recovery measures fail.
After receiving a royal pardon, Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to retreat to Dubai while maintaining influence over the Pheu Thai Party through behind-the-scenes strategies rather than direct involvement.
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be fully released from his sentence following a royal pardon from Thailand's King. The move comes after mounting political pressure and health concerns.
Thailand's justice minister confirmed Wednesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will walk free under a royal pardon, bringing his prison sentence to an end.
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been fully released from his remaining sentence through a royal pardon marking Queen Suthida's birthday, allowing immediate removal of his electronic monitoring bracelet.
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be fully released from his remaining sentence immediately after a royal pardon decree takes effect on June 3, eliminating the need to wait until September 9.