"Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Granted Parole, Set for Release"
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Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, jailed for graft and abuse of power charges, is set to be released possibly as soon as this weekend, just six months after returning from 15 years of self-imposed exile. The 74-year-old, a divisive figure in Thai politics, is among 930 prisoners granted early release due to age and health conditions. Thaksin's release comes amid speculation of a political agreement, and he may face monitoring and travel restrictions upon release.
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