BANGKOK, April 29 — Thailand’s jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be released early from prison next month, the corrections department said on Wednesday.

“He will be released on May 11, 2026 and will need to comply with all conditions” until his probation ends, including wearing an electronic monitor, the department said in a statement.

Thaksin, 76, has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September. — AFP

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his highest congratulations to Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin on the occasion of his 64th birthday today.

Anwar, in a Facebook post, also prayed that Sultan Mizan and the Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah, as well as the entire royal family, be continually blessed with His mercy and guidance.

“I pray to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala that Tuanku Sultan and Sultanah, along with the entire royal family, are always blessed with His mercy and guidance, and remain in good health, well-being and full sovereignty. Daulat Tuanku!” said Anwar. — Bernama