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Pheu Thai up in arms over Abhisit claim

Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (Bangkok Post file photo)

Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has come under fire from Pheu Thai members over an interview in which he claimed the party wants to win the next election by a landslide in order to allow Thaksin Shinawatra to come home.

In an interview on the “Sapah Thee Sam” channel on YouTube, Mr Abhisit said while he has no issue with the Pheu Thai Party winning the next election, he has concerns about the resulting administration resorting to practices which go against the principles of good governance — such as pardoning the ex-prime minister.

“I’ve always said that a poll victory is a mandate from the people, to push forward policy and work for the country, but it is…

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