The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions yesterday allowed the temporary, conditional release on B5m bail of red-shirt leader Arisman Pongruangrong.
Lawyer Kanpat Singthong said his client was released from prison at 8pm. He is not allowed to leave the country without prior approval of the court.
Mr Arisman was remanded to Bangkok Remand Prison on Thursday after offering only 3 million baht to support a bail application.
His release was granted after relatives placed 5 million baht in a bank account as a surety. Mr Arisman, 54, has been charged with bribery over the so-called Eua Arthon housing project for the poor.
