Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has decided to reduce the prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from eight years to just one year. This decision comes after Thaksin's return to Thailand following 15 years of self-imposed exile and was published in the Royal Gazette, making it effective immediately.Thaksin served as prime minister from 2001 to 2006 until he was ousted by a military coup. In 2008, he fled Thailand to avoid prison time on charges he claimed were politically motivated.Upon his recent return to Thailand, Thaksin was initially sent to prison but was soon transferred to a state hospital due to concerns about his fragile health. This development marks a significant reduction in his sentence, signaling a notable change in his legal status.