[HIGHLIGHTS] Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was paroled and once said his wish was to "return to Thailand"

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was paroled and once said his wish was to "return to Thailand" He was convicted of multiple crimes and sentenced to 8 years in prison. The King of Thailand decided to pardon him and reduced his sentence to one year in February 2024.

He has served more than 6 months in prison and has suffered from serious illness and discomfort. He was born in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on July 26, 1949, and graduated from the Bangkok Police Academy.