On 10 August 2008, Thaksin and Potjaman flew to London from Beijing, where he had been attending the 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony. In doing so he violated the terms of his bail. Thaksin said that it was his wish to return to Thailand someday, but claimed it was not currently safe enough for him and his family.
On August 10, 2008, Thaksin and Potjaman flew from Beijing to London, where they were at the 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony. By traveling, he violated the bail conditions. Thaksin expressed a desire to return to Thailand someday but claimed it was not yet safe for him and his family.