Thaksin can seek pardon despite opposition: prison boss

August 27, 2023

PUBLISHED : 27 Aug 2023 at 18:26

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra greets supporters at Don Mueang airport on Aug 22 as he returned to the country after 15 years of self-imposed exile. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

Corrections authorities insist former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can seek a royal pardon while opponents object to such a request, saying he was investigated for lese majeste.

Nastee Thongplad, governor of the Bangkok Remand Prison, said on Sunday that Thaksin, like…