Justice Minister Ruttaphol emphasized that Thaksin's parole will be due this May, in accordance with the regulation requiring two-thirds of the prison term to be served.
On 24 February 2026, Police Lieutenant General Ruttaphol Naowarat, Minister of Justice, addressed the matter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's parole eligibility, stating that the application can be made as usual. He explained that he had consulted the committees from the prison, the Department of Corrections, and the Ministry of Justice, noting this is a routine procedure. Thaksin's parole is scheduled for May 2026 and follows the regulation that allows parole after serving two-thirds of the sentence.