It was revealed that Thaksin Shinawatra is among 500 inmates considered for parole and supervised release on 11 May. The prison-level parole committee will meet for discussions at the end of March before forwarding recommendations to the Department of Corrections committee.
Regarding the case "The suspension of sentence for Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister" who is currently incarcerated at Klong Prem Central Prison under the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders’ order, sentenced to one year starting 9 September 2025, with release scheduled for 9 September 2026.
On 24 March 2026, reporters were informed that, in reviewing the general sentence suspension program for final inmates at Klong Prem Central Prison, the eligibility of inmates qualifying for parole is examined to prepare a list for submission to the Department of Corrections committee and ultimately the Ministry of Justice committee.
The latest update reports that Klong Prem Central Prison’s parole committee is scheduled to hold discussions on eligible inmates for sentence suspension at the end of March. Afterward, they will finalize and submit the list of qualified inmates to the Department of Corrections and Ministry of Justice committees for approval, allowing inmates to enter the parole and supervised release process.
("The Department of Corrections" clarified the parole calculation for "Thaksin," setting the release date as 11 May.)
Initial detailed reports indicate that about 500 final inmates at Klong Prem Central Prison qualify for parole consideration in this round, including Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, who is set to be granted parole and supervised release on 11 May. Meanwhile, probation officers and corrections staff are investigating suitable parole residences, guardianship arrangements, risks of reoffending, living conditions, and community safety. It is now a 48-day countdown until Thaksin Shinawatra regains freedom.