Busaba, wife of Bannapot Damapong, visited Thaksin. Meanwhile, Winyat revealed that Thaksin looks brighter, with only age-related normal blood pressure symptoms remaining due to aging.
At 12:50 on 20 Apr 2026 at Klong Prem Central Prison, Mrs. Busaba Damapong, wife of Mr. Bannapot Damapong—who is the adoptive elder brother of Khunying Pojaman Na Pombejra—came as a family representative to visit Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra. Mr. Winyat Chatmontri, Thaksin's personal lawyer, accompanied the visit. After about 30 minutes, reporters tried to ask Mrs. Busaba for details about the conversation with Thaksin, but she did not respond to the media, only greeting with a wai before leaving the prison with her close assistant.
Mr. Winyat said that on 23 Apr, there is a scheduled close relative visit in the hospital ward, without barriers, at the Correctional Hospital. This visit is usually arranged for inmates approved by doctors and limited to direct relatives such as parents, spouses, children, or siblings. On that day, seven of Thaksin's children and grandchildren will visit: two children of Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra (Oak), three children of Ms. Pintongtha Kunakornwong Shinawatra (Aim), and two children of Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra (Ink). Including Thaksin's own children, about ten people are expected to visit starting from 09:00 onward. Regarding Thaksin's health, his previous red-eye condition has healed, and his appearance is now brighter, with only normal blood pressure typical of elderly people remaining.
When asked if Thaksin was excited about the prospect of release from prison, lawyer Winyat said he did not ask directly but believed all inmates naturally feel excited. However, the process must follow the consideration of the relevant authorities, including the subcommittee responsible for the decision. At this time, he has no further updates.