Thaksin Shinawatra announces plan to return to Thailand in August amid political turmoil

Thaksin plans to return to Thailand on August 10th after 15 years of self-imposed exile.
Thaksin's return comes as pro-democracy parties try to form a government after disputed elections in May.
Thaksin still faces potential jail time on graft charges from when he was ousted as PM in a 2006 coup.
Thaksin and his Pheu Thai party remain popular, concerning royalists and the military-backed government.
Thaksin's return has been considered before but may happen now according to his daughter.