The Corrections Department has issued a document clarifying the suspension of sentence enforcement. Thaksin Shinawatra. The subcommittee has resolved to approve the regular suspension of sentence enforcement, with the condition that an electronic monitoring (EM) device be worn until the sentence is completed.
On 29 April 2026, the Corrections Department released a document clarifying the suspension of sentence enforcement for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. It stated that on 29 April 2026, a subcommittee meeting was held to consider the fourth suspension case of 2026, reviewing a total of 920 inmates serving definite sentences. The subcommittee approved the regular suspension of sentences for 859 inmates, rejected 49, deferred 2, and approved special suspensions for 10 inmates.
Among these, the subcommittee approved the regular suspension of sentence enforcement for Thaksin Shinawatra. With the condition that he wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device. Until the sentence is completed. The reasons for granting suspension include meeting all qualifications under the Corrections Act B.E. 2560 (2017), Section 52 (7); the Ministerial Regulation on Benefits for Definite Sentence Prisoners B.E. 2562 (2019) and its amendments (No. 2) B.E. 2564 (2021). The subcommittee considered case circumstances, probation period, credibility of sponsors, societal safety impact, and rehabilitation progress within prison. Special discretionary reasons included age over 70 years, remaining sentence not exceeding one year, demonstrated rehabilitation and attitude improvement, and a low risk of reoffending per risk assessment. Thaksin qualifies for regular suspension on 11 May 2026 and can be released under probation from that date forward. He must comply with all probation conditions until fully discharged.
