Thai PM Grateful for Father's Praise, Yet Concerned About His Health

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

At 4:50 pm on 10 November, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra gave an interview at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, addressing recent remarks by her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who praised her dedication and quick learning on the job.

 

"I’m grateful for my father’s encouragement," Paetongtarn stated. "It’s always motivating to receive praise. But I am equally open to constructive criticism, as it helps me improve. No one can do everything alone, so feedback is always welcome," she added.

 

When asked if Thaksin offered her specific advice behind the scenes, Paetongtarn said, “Not particularly. But if I have any questions, I can always ask him. He’s generous with his advice and never charges,” she remarked with a smile.

 

The Prime Minister was also questioned about Thaksin's recent involvement in Udonthani, where he campaigned to support a local candidate.

 

Paetongtarn admitted to feeling some concern, especially for his health. “I’m more worried about his wellbeing. He’s over 70 now, and when he falls ill, it tends to be serious. That’s my only worry,” she said, acknowledging her father's resilience.

 

After the interview, Paetongtarn joked with reporters about her recent schedule, mentioning that it had been eight days since she last saw her family - her longest stretch apart from her children, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2024-11-11

 

 

[dinsdale]

31 minutes ago, webfact said:

He’s generous with his advice

I think advice is a loose use of the word. Instruction IMO is more accurate.

[JoePai]

555 does she not realise she is being "used" 

 

And those sycophants around her seem to believe her ?

[lordgrinz]

I'm pretty sure she doesn't have an original thought in her head, Daddy gives orders, she follows them.

[redwood1]

A sick sick man like Tony helping his daughter out despite his sickness....This warms my hart knowing he puts others above himself.....

[Gknrd]

He's got one good scam left in him, leave him alone..

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

"I’m grateful for my father’s encouragement," Paetongtarn stated. "It’s always motivating to receive praise. But I am equally open to constructive criticism, as it helps me improve. No one can do everything alone, so feedback is always welcome," she added.

Cut the puppet strings an go your own way... how's that for some fed back

[john donson]

thaksin sick again as he fears 15 years for insulting king?

[crazykopite]

Total BS he has zero health issues it’s all a con 

[chickenslegs]

14 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

Total BS he has zero health issues it’s all a con 

[Gknrd]

Teaching his relitives the trade, his daughter is so grateful.

[Aussie999]

Here we go... another health issue, to postpone any legal action.