Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has reduced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's eight-year prison sentence to one year following his request for a royal pardon, the royal gazette said on Friday.
"Thaksin's contribution as a former Prime Minister benefited the country and the people. He accepted his crime and showed remorse," the royal command said, adding that "he is ailing and requires treatment from a medical specialist."
The 74-year-old former prime minister ended his exile of over 15 years and returned to Thailand 10 days ago, but was soon detained and faced an 8-year prison sentence on several charges.
However, shortly after his return, he was transferred from a Bangkok prison to a hospital due to health concerns.
Thaksin served as Thailand's premier from 2001 to 2006 but had been in self-exile abroad since 2008.
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