Red-Shirt Supporters Gather at Khlong Prem Prison to Welcome Thaksin After Sentence Commutation
Red-shirt supporters gathered at Khlong Prem Prison on May 11 to welcome former Prime Minister Thaksin after his sentence was commuted to probation, with crowds traveling overnight from across Thailand to greet him as he departed the facili
Large numbers of red-shirt supporters gathered outside Khlong Prem Central Prison along Ngamwongwan Road from before dawn on May 11, 2025, to welcome former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra following his sentence commutation and transition to probation. According to the schedule, Thaksin will begin processing paperwork inside the prison at 7:00 AM and will appear at the prison gate at 7:45 AM, followed by a national flag salute at 8:00 AM with family members present. Some supporters traveled through the night, while others came from multiple provinces, particularly in the northeastern and northern regions, to show their support. Prison officials divided the area into two zones—one for family members and Pheu Thai Party associates, and another for media—to prevent overcrowding and maintain order. Security personnel from the Nakhon Chai Police Station and the Department of Corrections managed safety and traffic flow, with general supporters positioned outside the prison perimeter. After media coverage, Thaksin will depart the prison for his residence at Baan Chan Song Lao.
