(Dec 13): Convicted former Petrosaudi International employee Andre Xavier Justo could be home in time to celebrate Christmas with his loved ones in Switzerland, according to Bernama news reports.

The Swiss national is among thousands of Thai and foreign prisoners granted royal pardon by Thailand’s new king, King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradevarangkun.

Justo was found guilty by a Thai court in August 2015 for attempting to blackmail his former employee.

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