PM denies appointing Thaksin as advisor

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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

 

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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

 

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[Aussie999]

"Denied," then the deals been done, 

[smedly]

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

[Piyabutr Saengkanokkul]

Praise to our dear leader! ????????

[2baht]

Oh come on, Srettha, you are just keeping the seat warm for him!

[hotchilli]

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.

[nikmar]

1 hour ago, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul said:

Praise to our dear leader! ????????

interesting name? are you a fan of K Piyabutr?

[Skeptic7]

Oh well...that settles it then❗????

[brianthainess]

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

[brianthainess]

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. 

[2baht]

Heard nothing about Tony for days, has he passed away? ????

[connda]

...until he does.  ????

[2baht]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

This has sparked speculation about who holds the real power in the government

Is'nt his name Baht?

[Pouatchee]

surprised no one is finding a cause for defamation somewhere in these events

[khunPer]

And I thought that Thaksin was already the adviser...