Fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra kept a low profile during almost the entire World Cup football tournament - but now, shortly after the final match, his Twitter messages have resumed.
He resumed his attack against the government and repeated his call for negotiation to end the political conflict. He also promised "good compensation" for people injured in the recent political unrest and relatives of those killed or still missing when "this cruel government leaves its office".
Thaksin posted his first message shortly after 4 am Thailand time, noting that Spain could defeat the Netherlands as had been "predicted" by Paul the octopus in a German zoo.
He said it was just 1am in the city where he was staying, although he did not specify the place.
The ex-leader said Her Majesty the Queen's birthday on August 12 was just a month away and he called on the government to hold a grand celebration in her honour. He said that when he was prime minister he made preparations long in advance for important occasions like this.
"The government often monopolises loyalty to the monarchy. They should prove it by their action. The institution already stays above politics and politicians should not use the institution as a tool to destroy their political enemies. People who use the institution as their political tool have no sincere loyalty," Thaksin said in his latest Twitter messages.
"Don't think you can get rid of all your enemies. There are many instances of a political conflict like ours and finally it can only be solved by negotiation," Thaksin said.
He also criticised Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's so-called roadmap for national reconciliation as "a flowery term that can't help due to a lack of mercy". He said the government was trying to retain its power through dictatorial methods.
"You can deceive yourself and your people, but you can't fool other people and the world community," Thaksin's Twitter message read.
He also said he remained healthy although he had travelled to 16 countries in the past three months. Thaksin excused himself to go to bed a little over an hour after he sent his first message. He last posted his Twitter messages on June 20, when Thailand was in the middle of World Cup fever.