Thaksin may be eligible for parole in four months, say sources

Parole officers will also determine whether Thaksin will be required to wear an electronic monitoring device. A source said that Thaksin will likely be exempted from wearing a monitoring device as he has several chronic health problems.

Besides, the source said, Thaksin once served as a prime minister and has returned home to face justice without making any attempts to flee.

The source added that Thaksin’s jail term could be further reduced, resulting in his release when Thailand marks important dates related to the monarchy, such as the death anniversary of beloved King Rama IX on October 13 or his birthday on December 5, which is also marked as National Father’s Day.