Live broadcast of Thaksin Shinawatra’s parole and release from prison, wearing an EM bracelet. The Shinawatra family, Pheu Thai members, and Red Shirts await to welcome him back home to Chan Song La in the Charansanitwong area of Bangkok.
On 11 May 2026 GMT+7, reporters noted this as a day closely watched by the public and media because Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister, was to be granted parole and released from Klong Prem Central Prison. He had served 8 months of a 1-year sentence, meeting the criteria for parole. The Ministry of Justice’s committee officially approved the parole, with a key condition being that he must wear an EM bracelet.
The important timeline for today begins in the morning, marking the day Thaksin regains his freedom after spending a total of 243 days in prison. However, he remains under strict probation supervision, including regular check-ins and residing at Chan Song La. He is prohibited from traveling outside the designated area without permission. Reports indicate the EM bracelet will be fitted while still in prison.
The Department of Corrections staff will prepare the parole release procedures from early morning. At 07:55, Thaksin will exit the gates of Klong Prem Central Prison to greet his family and those waiting, including current and former Pheu Thai MPs. At 08:00, he will participate in the flag-raising ceremony at the prison's flagpole as per protocol before departing. Thaksin will then travel by Mercedes-Maybach with his youngest daughter, Paethongtarn Shinawatra, former Prime Minister, to Chan Song La residence on Charansanitwong Road, Bangkok.
Thairath will closely follow and report live the atmosphere and moments of Thaksin Shinawatra’s parole and release from Klong Prem Central Prison for viewers.