Thaksin's return has nothing to do with politics, says daughter Paetongtarn

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn "Ing" Shinawatra has announced that he will return to Bangkok on Tuesday (Aug 22). - AP

BANGKOK (Bernama): Thailand’s self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to the kingdom was not politically motivated, daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.

The 74-year-old Thaksin is expected to return to Thailand on Tuesday, the same day a joint sitting of the bicameral legislature will vote for new prime minister that could end a political deadlock.