BANGKOK, Aug 22 — Thailand braces today for the return of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from 17 years of exile, a historic homecoming that coincides with a bid by his allies to form a new government with some of its biggest rivals.

BANGKOK, Aug 19 — Thailand’s self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand on Tuesday (August 22), the same day a joint sitting of the bicameral legislature will vote for a new prime minister.

BANGKOK, Aug 5 — Thai former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday he was postponing his return from self-exile, as Thailand struggles to overcome a political deadlock after the general election in May was won by opponents of military-backed parties.

BANGKOK, July 26 — Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been in self-exile for 15 years, plans to return to Thailand on August 10.

BANGKOK, May 9 — Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been in self-exile, must still serve his jail sentence if he returns home, warns Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

BANGKOK, May 9 — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said in a Tweet that he has decided to return to Thailand by July, and would follow the legal process.