Dr. Warong praised Thaksin Shinawatra for accepting legal punishment and said that parole is a right he should receive. He believes this will certainly affect politics and stated he is prepared to take action if Thaksin commits offenses in the future, vowing to fight to protect the principles of the rule of law.
At 11:45 a.m. on 7 May 2026 GMT+7, Dr. Warong Dejkitvikrom, party-list MP and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party, gave an interview at the Parliament building regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra being granted parole and his scheduled release from prison on 11 May. He said that what happened to Thaksin involved breaking the law and abusing privileges over the public, claiming illness to avoid imprisonment until public protests forced the court to order his return to prison to serve his sentence. Thaksin has already served eight months in prison, which means he has complied with the ministry's regulations and has been granted parole. This is a right that Thaksin and others should receive. Because it is based on principles of justice and the law, since he accepted responsibility and served time, he deserves praise. However, from now on, it is up to Thaksin to plan his own future.
When asked how Thaksin's release might affect politics, Dr. Warong said that the mobilization of crowds distributing lottery tickets and inviting people to welcome his release shows that Thaksin has not abandoned politics. He has the right to do so, but everyone should be mindful of past mistakes and recognize what should or should not be done. If all parties respect the rules and laws, there should be no problem with whatever actions are taken. However, at an advanced age, lessons should be learned that problems arise from disregarding the law, causing social division. He sees that it will definitely affect politics, but the extent depends on how much Thaksin restrains himself.
Regarding whether he still has any unresolved complaints to file, Dr. Warong revealed that since the court sentenced Thaksin to prison, he considers his duty fulfilled and has hardly commented on Thaksin since, as everything is proceeding through legal processes. He respects Thaksin for honoring the court's decision and doing his part well. He praised him but warned that if any legal violations occur in the future—not only by Thaksin but also by the government and others—he will fight to uphold the principles of the rule of law.