Thailand's jailed ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed
epa11149455 A resident watches a television broadcast showing a news report of the former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's parole being confirmed for release in Bangkok, Thailand, 13 February 2024. Thai Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong confirmed on 13 February 2024, that convicted ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, 74, will be released early from prison due to his age and 'serious illness'. He is among 930 prisoners who will be paroled on 18 February. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
