Is this Thaksin's 'final flight'?

Speculation is mounting over whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand to hear the Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday, after his sudden diversion from Singapore to Dubai reignited criticism and suspicion among political opponents and commentators.

- MONGKOL BANGPRAPA WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM

Thaksin, who left Thailand Thursday evening, claimed he was travelling for medical treatment in Singapore. He later announced via social media that his flight had been rerouted to Dubai because of delays at Thai immigration and the closing hours of Singapore's Seletar Airport. He insisted he intends to return on Monday ahead of the ruling.