• Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison in Bangkok after serving part of a one-year sentence for corruption.
  • Hundreds of supporters wearing red cheered as he emerged from Klong Prem prison.
  • Thaksin told reporters he is in good health and feels ‘relieved’.
  • His daughter and former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra greeted him outside the prison.
  • Thaksin was in power from 2001 to 2006 and was ousted in a coup. His parties continued to win elections.
  • Despite promises to stay in the background, media speculate about his future role in Thai politics.

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