BANGKOK, June 13 (UPI) -- The prime minister of Thailand said Wednesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose assets have been frozen, can return to the country.
Thaksin, the leader of Thai Rak Thai who was deposed by a military coup last year, must begin a legal fight against the asset freeze within two months, the Bangkok Post reported. He can do it in person or through legal representatives.
"He does not need to ask for permission from the government or the CNS
(Council for National Security)," said Gen. Surayud Chulanont, the current prime minister. "He is a Thai and is free to enter and leave the country."
Thaksin was in New York for a United Nations summit at the time of the September 2006 coup and has not returned to Thailand since. His diplomatic passport was revoked and Thai consulates ordered not to give him any assistance.
In the past, Surayud has said Thaksin should stay abroad.
Thaksin's lawyer said his client is being forced to return to Thailand sooner than he wants to. He expects Thaksin to announce a decision soon about his movements.
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