Popular Post webfact Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Sunday) that he had not told the media that he has appointed convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as one of his advisors. Speaking to the media at Suvarnabhumi airport, on his return from the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly, the prime minister said that the Thai media had misinterpreted remarks he made about Thaksin during his interview with Bloomberg in New York. He maintains that, during the interview, he only said that he might consult Thaksin, in the way he has consulted several former prime ministers and senior officials, among them former prime ministers Anand Panyarachun and Somchai Wongsawat, adding that the media should check the transcript of his interview. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-25 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 24, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 Thai PM denies plans to appoint Thaksin Shinawatra as adviser post-prison by Atima Homtientong Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin denied reports that he plans to appoint former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his adviser upon his release from prison. PM Srettha addressed these reports while attending the 78 Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The 61 year old PM clarified that he was asked by a journalist if he would seek Thaksin’s advice on national affairs, to which he responded that he would if required. This has sparked speculation about who holds the real power in the government – Srettha, or Thaksin, who is reputed to have played a significant role in the new PM’s appointment. PM Srettha told Bloomberg Television that he would seek political advice from Thaksin once he was freed from prison. He also confirmed that he would be open to advice from all former prime ministers. The first former prime minister he consulted after assuming office was General Prayut Chan-o-cha. He has also had discussions with other ex-premiers, including Anand Panyarachun and Somchai Wongsawat. PM Srettha praised Thaksin, describing him as the country’s most popular prime minister. He opined that it would be unwise not to seek his opinion upon his release. However, Srettha did not believe that Thaksin would accept the role of adviser if offered. Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-25 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aussie999 Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 "Denied," then the deals been done, 2 1 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: rime Minister Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Sunday) that he had not told the media that he has appointed convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as one of his advisors. isn't he banged up ? justice thai style - a joke 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piyabutr Saengkanokkul Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Praise to our dear leader! ???????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 Oh come on, Srettha, you are just keeping the seat warm for him! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 46 minutes ago, smedly said: isn't he banged up ? justice thai style - a joke The usual Thai tactic, say something, wait for the reaction, deny it, then implement it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul said: Praise to our dear leader! ???????? interesting name? are you a fan of K Piyabutr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Oh well...that settles it then❗???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 3 hours ago, 2baht said: Oh come on, Srettha, you are just keeping the seat warm for him! And waiting for the full pardon from 'him', can't have convicted people in parliament if committed in Thailand init Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: This has sparked speculation about who holds the real power in the government I could say but would be banned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Heard nothing about Tony for days, has he passed away? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 ...until he does. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: This has sparked speculation about who holds the real power in the government Is'nt his name Baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 surprised no one is finding a cause for defamation somewhere in these events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 And I thought that Thaksin was already the adviser... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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