Bangkok Post – Srettha might meet Thaksin in Chiang Mai

Visits to Chiang Mai set to coincide

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted he might meet former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been released on parole, if the opportunity arises during his tour of Chiang Mai later next week.

Mr Srettha is due to visit Chiang Mai from March 15-17 to inspect progress in tackling haze pollution and the illegal drugs problem, and follow up on royally-initiated development projects.

His visit overlaps with Thaksin’s plan to travel to Chiang Mai, his home town, from March 14-16.

Thaksin’s planned trip has raised ire from his critics. The Network of Students and People Reforming Thailand has vowed to petition the…