Thai king commutes former PM Thaksin's prison sentence to one year
Thaksin 'was a prime minister, has done good for the country and people and is loyal to the monarchy', the royal gazette says.
Former Thai PM Thaksin preparing request for royal pardon, says lawyer
It will be submitted at his discretion, his lawyer says.
Ex-Thai PM Thaksin must still serve jail term if he returns home, says justice minister
Wissanu Krea-ngam, who is also the deputy prime minister, says Thaksin Shinawatra will need to be in judicial custody before he can apply for bail during the appeal process.
