Thaksin releases statement just now prior to being escorted to the Bangkok Remand Prison to serve his one year prison sentence:
Dear respected fellow citizens,
With profound gratitude for the immense royal grace of His Majesty the King, who has graciously granted me a reduction in my prison sentence to one year, this is an unparalleled act of compassion for both myself and my family.
I humbly accept and am ready to proceed with the judicial process as determined today.
Throughout my tenure as Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006, I endeavored to advance policies aimed at improving the quality of life for the people, transforming Thailand's political landscape, and fostering a democracy where political parties compete through policies, creating a tangible democracy through the concrete achievements of the government. This is a source of immense pride for me as a politician elected by the people.
Although all the legal cases against me arose after the coup that overthrew my government in 2006, today I choose to look forward, letting all past matters—both legal battles and any conflicts related to me—come to a resolution.
I express my heartfelt gratitude to the people who have supported me throughout, to politicians, members of the Pheu Thai Party, and friends who have stood by me in both good times and bad. I have chosen this path to inspire everyone to move forward, working for the nation, religion, the monarchy, and the people, with the shared ideology and spirit that we have held together, until the day we can walk the same path again.
From today, though I may lack physical freedom, I retain the freedom of thought for the benefit of the nation and its people. I will maintain strength in both body and mind, dedicating the rest of my life to serving the monarchy, the Thai nation, and the Thai people, in whatever capacity I may hold henceforth.
Thank you.
Thaksin Shinawatra
September 9th, 2025
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