Council of National Security should allow former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return home because it was easier to watch him here rather than in Paris or London, Gen Chavalit.

"It is better to allow him to come home and watch him at his Chan Song Lar residence. To confine him in his residence, CNS could put him under watch everyday. It is easier for the CNS to know his movement if he is in Bangkok, instead of Paris and London," said Chavalit, a former prime minister.

This is Thailand and Khun Thaksin is a Thai, therefore, it is his rights if he wanted to come home.

With him staying here, it would be easier for CNS if they wanted to negotiate for something. "With him staying here, the CNS can take care of him and talk to him."