Bangkok: Consideration is being given to parole for Thaksin Shinawatra, with the question remaining whether he will need to wear an EM (Electronic Monitoring) bracelet. Attention is focused on the final decision regarding his parole, as he may be released from Klong Prem Central Prison on the morning of May 11th. He would then undergo a four-month probationary period at Baan Chan Song La before being officially released on September 9th.

According to Thai News Agency, the Director-General of the Department of Corrections stated that the department has prepared the personal records of each inmate today, which is a routine procedure. While the final decision rests with the committee, Thaksin Shinawatra is among the more than 500 inmates nationwide considered for conditional release. Typically, around a thousand inmates are reviewed per cycle. The requirement of an EM bracelet or other special conditions will depend on the discussions at the committee meeting, marking this as the final step in the process.

If the parole application for Mr. Thaksin is approved today, his release will occur on the morning of May 11th, followed by a four-month probation at Baan Chan Song La. His official release date is set for September 9th, having served two-thirds of his one-year sentence since September 9th of last year. The committee will thoroughly discuss the requirement of an EM bracelet, given Mr. Thaksin's status as an elderly prisoner with underlying health conditions. Members from various agencies will consider his case, including any additional special conditions, particularly concerning his political involvement. While parole regulations don't explicitly prohibit political involvement, it can be addressed as part of any additional conditional decisions if necessary.