Thailand officially frees ex-PM Thaksin after royal pardon
- On Tuesday, Thailand's Department of Corrections removed the electronic monitoring device from former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, following his royal pardon on June 3.
- Thaksin became eligible for the pardon on Queen Suthida's birthday because he had less than one year remaining on his sentence, having served eight months for corruption and abuse of power.
- The Department confirmed Thaksin is "no longer subject to criminal punishment, supervision or related conditions," after his release on parole last month due to his age and health.
- While his Pheu Thai Party remains among Thailand's most successful political movements of the 21st century, the party recorded its worst election result in February, raising questions about Thaksin's future political influence.
- Thai media reported that Thaksin is expected to travel to Dubai this month, though no reason has been disclosed; the former leader spent over a decade in self-imposed exile there previously.
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