After questions over whether the former prime minister was going back into exile, Thaksin said he would return no later than Monday to attend court

After questions over whether the former prime minister was going back into exile, Thaksin said he would return no later than Monday to attend court

Mr. Thaksin flew to Dubai days before a verdict that could send him to prison. He said he would be back in time for the hearing.

Thaksin said he will return to the country next week amid speculation that he could flee a possible jail term again.

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