However he is willing to be PPP's political adviser, if asked.

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he may return to Thailand 'from February onwards' and will go back as a "normal citizen."

He repeated his earlier promise that he would stay out of politics.

However he said he is willing to However, he said he would be willing to act as a political adviser to the People's Power Party - if asked.

Speaking at a press conference in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Thaksin said while he wants to return quickly, he'll play it by ear and return when the situation allows.

The Thaksin-allied People Power Party on Dec. 23 won the most seats in Thailand's first election and is negotiating to form a coalition.

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he will "explore options" in February about a return to Thailand but will not resume his career in politics after being ousted in a bloodless coup d'etat last year.

"I really want to go back as a normal citizen. Enough is enough for politics," Thaksin claimed.
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