Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is released early from parole after completing obligations related to his prison sentence, following a royal pardon. Both outlets report that the 76-year-old politician—who has been a central figure in Thai politics for decades—has been freed from custody after meeting the terms required after earlier confinement. ABC News describes the release as coming after he finishes his parole-related obligations connected to his sentence. The Hindu adds that he had been moved from a Bangkok prison to the public after receiving the royal pardon, and that his release drew cheering crowds. The reports describe Thaksin as a billionaire and a populist figure, reflecting his long influence over Thai political life. The accounts present his early release as linked to the royal pardon and the subsequent completion of required conditions, with no additional details in the provided excerpts about the specific legal terms, the remaining duration of his sentence, or the immediate political impact.