"Oak, Aim, Ink" lead the Shinawatra family in traveling to await "Thaksin Shinawatra" former Prime Minister's release from prison to return home to Chansongla
On 11 May 2026, reporters reported that the atmosphere outside Klong Prem Central Prison this morning, before the release of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, saw a large number of Red Shirt supporters from many regions across the country coming to offer support and welcome the return of their beloved ex-PM.
Most recently, at 07:20, six members of the Shinawatra family, led by Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra, known as Oak, accompanied by his wife Ms. Natthiya Puangkam, known as Tik; Ms. Pinthongtha Shinawatra Kunakornwong, known as Aim, with her husband Mr. Natthapong Kunakornwong; Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, known as Ink, former Prime Minister and advisor to the Pheu Thai Party, with her husband Mr. Pitak Suksawat, known as Por; along with leaders and MPs from the Pheu Thai Party, arrived to await former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
However, regarding the parole release of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra from Klong Prem Central Prison, where he has served eight months of a one-year sentence, he qualifies for parole. The Ministry of Justice's official committee has approved the parole, with the important condition that he must wear an EM bracelet while still in prison.