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Justice minister signs order for release of Nattawut, other prisoners

Nattawut Saikuar talks to reporters on June 26 this year before entering the Supreme Court to hear the final ruling on the violent protest outside the residence of late privy council president Prem Tinsulanonda in 2007. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin has signed an order for the early release of 76 prisoners who received royal clemency, but they will have to wear electronic tags.

They include United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship co-leader Nattawut Saikuar, of the red-shirt movement.

Justice deputy permanent secretary Witthaya Suriyawong said the minister signed the document on Friday. The 76 prisoners would be released on suspended jail terms 

All would be fitted with electronic monitoring bracelets at the Probation Offices in their  provinces before being…

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