Thaksin Accepts Reduced Sentence, Hopes to End Political Conflicts

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced his acceptance of the Supreme Court’s one-year reduced sentence, expressing profound gratitude to the King for the royal grace extended to him and his family. He reflected on his accomplishments as Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006, particularly in improving national living standards, and stated his hope that this judgment marks the definitive end of all legal and political conflicts related to him. Despite losing physical freedom, Thaksin affirmed his continued commitment to serving the monarchy, Thailand, and its people, encouraging his supporters to persist in their shared ideals.