DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SOMSAK Thepsuthin yesterday (Feb.16) downplayed criticism that Thailand might be virtually, simultaneously run by two prime ministers – the current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Somsak confirmed Srettha who lawfully performs as head of government will not be overruled by anyone else but declined to confirm or deny whether Thaksin, the de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict, might probably put his hands on any government affairs or give out orders to any members of cabinet and other government officials, albeit in behind-the-scenes fashion, after he has been released on parole on the upcoming Sunday.

 

The Pheu Thai-backed Srettha who had been quietly promoted to elected premiership by Thaksin’s sister/deposed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra remained tight-lipped as to whether he might possibly be overshadowed by her brother on parole.

 

The de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict who is largely expected to manipulate government affairs and take control of cabinet members, albeit in surreptitious, hush-hush fashion, since he allegedly already took part in the country’s power play literally from a private ward of Police Hospital shortly after he had returned from self-exile abroad last August.

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

TOP: De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, left, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, right. Both photos: Thai Rath

 

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He also believes in the Easter bunny. 

Srettha will be the party spokesperson, his orders will have come from the PTP who in turn are heavily influenced by the Shin clan.

they can deny all they want. Thaksin pulls the strings of the prime minister

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Srettha who lawfully performs as head of government

I'd question the word lawfully.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The Pheu Thai-backed Srettha who had been quietly promoted to elected premiership by Thaksin’s sister/deposed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra remained tight-lipped as to whether he might possibly be overshadowed by her brother on parole.

He is carefully selecting the right socks to make his statement with

Beasts of burden ,among them the donkey, carry the load, they are packed and led by their master.

Although, it's nice to have a smiling beast, that enjoys the drudgery  

Edited February 17, 20242 yr by thecyclist
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12 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Srettha will be the party spokesperson, his orders will have come from the PTP who in turn are heavily influenced by the Shin clan.

Who in part receive their marching orders from a higher influencer.

As it's always been. 

 

 

Same as it ever was. 

13 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Srettha will be the party spokesperson, his orders will have come from the PTP who in turn are heavily influenced by the Shin clan.

Yes, Srettha will spend all his time flying around the world speaking polly-waffle. Best to keep him out of the country and let Dad groom his daughter.🙃🙃

Really, so surprised !!