Srettha denies move to approach Thaksin

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin says he never spoke of a plan to make former premier Thaksin Shinawatra his adviser once the latter is released from jail, as widely reported.

Speaking to reporters in New York where he is attending the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78), the prime minister denied saying he would offer Thaksin a role as his adviser.

Mr Srettha said he was asked by a reporter whether he might seek advice from Thaksin regarding national affairs. His reply was he would do so if necessary.

Critics have asked, given his remarks, who is really in charge of the government: Mr Sretta, or Thaksin, who is widely seen as…