Thaksin, 74, widely considered Thailand's most prominent politician and leader of the Pheu Thai Party, made a brief appearance with family members at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 22, 2023. Photo: Reuters
In a social media post earlier as he boarded a plane in Singapore, his sister, Yingluck, said that "the day my brother has been waiting for has arrived."
Thaksin fled the country in 2008 to avoid imprisonment, two years after the military overthrew him on charges of corruption and disloyalty to the monarchy, which he denied.
Thaksin's appearance came as the House of Representatives and the Senate were convening to vote on the prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin, a real estate businessman.
Mr. Srettha, 60, said on Monday that Pheu Thai had failed to secure the absolute majority they had aimed for in the May election, so their only chance was to cooperate with some rival parties.
Srettha has the support of 317 lawmakers and needs 58 votes from the Senate to secure the necessary support of half the legislature.
Mai Vân (according to Reuters)
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