Thailand’s Thaksin is out of jail, but can he ‘leave politics behind’? (opens original article in a new tab)

Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison after 8 months following a royal pardon, but political allies doubt he will leave Thai politics.

• Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison after 8 months following a royal pardon
• Neighbours in his hometown hope he will exit Thai politics after his release
• Political allies doubt Thaksin will leave politics despite the pardon
• Thaksin was a former prime minister and remains a polarizing figure in Thailand