Pheu Thai-Democrat coalition 'possible': Thaksin

"For the sake of the country and to enhance reconciliation, it would be possible to join hands in a short period of time even though ideologically we follow different path," the de-facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party said.

Thaksin was responding to media questions conveyed by Pheu Thai MP Surapong Towijakchaikul, who visited Thaksin in Dubai early this week to wish him a happy birthday.

Thaksin turns 60 on July 26.

Asked which he would choose upon returning to the country, a fight to the death or a compromise, Thaksin replied he would fight for justice.

"I've vowed to continue my search for justice as a spirit if I die. In fact, I am dying to return to the country to receive justice and not be bullied," he said.

Asked what he would say to His Majesty the King if he were granted a royal audience, the fugitive ex-premier said he would say he loved, cared about and would willingly work for the country and the monarchy.

He said he did not want anyone else in his family to run the Pheu Thai Party or enter politics regardless of what happened to him.

Thaksin said he divorced his wife, Pojaman last year because of politics.

"I relish political fights, but she does not like politics, so we had to break up. But we remain close and care about each other," he said.

Thaksin also cancelled his birthday party due to business engagements and urged his well-wishers not to travel to Dubai to throw him one, his legal adviser, Noppadon Pattama, said yesterday.

Thaksin had scheduled a party for July 26, and several Pheu Thai MPs were interested in travelling to Dubai for it.