File photo courtesy of Khaosod

 

Thaksin Shinawatra's private jet has reportedly taken off from Dubai, sparking speculation of his imminent return to Thailand. The former Prime Minister, who initially boarded his Bombardier Global 7500 at Don Mueang Airport on 7th September 2025 for a medical visit to Singapore, has since redirected his flight to Dubai.

 

Thaksin confirmed his plans on X (formerly Twitter) and intends to return by 8th September to attend the 14th Supreme Court hearing scheduled for 9th September.

 

Sources have now confirmed that at 11:45 p.m. local time (8:45 p.m. in Dubai), Thaksin's jet departed from Dubai. The dramatic turn of events suggests he is on his way back to Thailand, drawing the nation's attention ahead of the crucial court ruling, reported Khaosod Online.

 

Thaksin, long a contentious figure in Thai politics due to various legal issues, remains a powerful presence despite his years in self-exile. His sudden flight path adjustments have left the nation abuzz, questioning the implications for the Thai political scene and economy.

 

As the court date looms, this high-stakes episode could significantly impact both Thaksin's future and the broader political landscape in Thailand. The situation remains charged with anticipation, with much depending on the verdict due on 9th September.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod Online 2025-09-08

 

 

If this OP is true and Thaksin has left Dubai to return to Thailand for his hearing, then it is clear he will also win the case and not need to be returned to prison to serve his sentence. He has enough ears in the political landscape and in the judicial system to already know the outcome of his case. He would not return if he even suspected he would need to return to prison to serve 1 year, or possibly 8 if found guilty of lying to obtain a royal pardon. 

Jets often move around, do we even know if he's on it ?

Maybe he's flying back to Singapore for a second attempt?

Time to party........Please dress up in your finest neck brace and arm sling.

Perhaps he's buying a Premier league football team ?

Golly, this is so exciting. Beats Facebook any day.

1 hour ago, Jim Blue said:

Perhaps he's buying a Premier league football team ?

He’s been there, done that. 

If he was coming bckhere then the newspapers would be all a twitter abouthis return.  Nothing heard 

I think he just following advise from his Astrologer or trusted monk. 

7 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Golly, this is so exciting. Beats Facebook any day.

Dynasty, Season 17, Episode 1.

1 hour ago, Jim Blue said:

Perhaps he's buying a Premier league football team ?

 

in Dubai ?

i hope the court will not be corrupted again in favor of the rich and famous ... but as we know, in thailand anything can happen ... 

4 minutes ago, The Alien said:

I think he just following advise from his Astrologer or trusted monk. 

Perhaps he's had mysterious advice again that he should smash the Erawan Shrine again to prevent bad luck / bring him good luck?

9 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

in Dubai ?

 

Why not? The owners of several EPL and Championship teams live in the Emirates, Saudi and Qatar.

The fix is in. Safe to return. 

Say hi to Yingluck.

2 hours ago, thesetat said:

He would not return if he even suspected he would need to return to prison to serve 1 year, or possibly 8

 

 

I hope for the latter.

Khasod English doesn't have any reference to the jet having left Dubai. Social media is showing an "n/a" aircraft with "n/a" as origin and destination. If the aircraft departed the middle east late last night, it would already have landed here or Singapore.

 

Meanwhile, on Flightradar, the aircraft he used before the weekend shows no activity after the landing in Dubai on 4 September.

If he departed Dubai at 11.45 Thai time yesterday, he would surely have arrrived  by now if Thailand was his destination

Throw him in the monkey house...

Is Taksin on the jet?

That’s an old picture of him 

Did it ever occur to any of you bright sparks to go and ask Thaskin what he is doing or going to do do?

15 minutes ago, motdaeng said:

i hope the court will not be corrupted again in favor of the rich and famous ... but as we know, in thailand anything can happen ... 

unlike scotus eh?

Montenegro?

 

33 minutes ago, The Alien said:

I think he just following advise from his Astrologer or trusted monk. 

 

....or just his latest puppet, Ill bet she's  not happy wiit the outcome of daddys "experiment".

48 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Khasod English doesn't have any reference to the jet having left Dubai. Social media is showing an "n/a" aircraft with "n/a" as origin and destination. If the aircraft departed the middle east late last night, it would already have landed here or Singapore.

 

Meanwhile, on Flightradar, the aircraft he used before the weekend shows no activity after the landing in Dubai on 4 September.

>>Thaksin's plane  lands in Singapore. Keep an eye on his return to Thailand this evening, Sept 9. To hear the verdict in the 14th-level case

As reported by MatichonOnline

 

His plane may have left, maybe he is NOT aboard!!

Apparently landed in Singapore.

Will be interesting if he comes back, and more interesting to see the result of the court case this afternoon.

2 hours ago, Deerculler said:

Did it ever occur to any of you bright sparks to go and ask Thaskin what he is doing or going to do do?

Brilliant idea. What times your flight?

keep us posted, will you?

33 minutes ago, 2long said:

Apparently landed in Singapore.

Will be interesting if he comes back, and more interesting to see the result of the court case this afternoon.

Tomorrow, I believe