Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin denied reports that he plans to appoint former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his adviser upon his release from prison. PM Srettha addressed these reports while attending the 78 Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The 61 year old PM clarified that he was asked by a journalist if he would seek Thaksin’s advice on national affairs, to which he responded that he would if required. This has sparked speculation about who holds the real power in the government – Srettha, or Thaksin, who is reputed to have played a significant role in the new PM’s appointment.
PM Srettha told Bloomberg Television that he would seek political advice from Thaksin once he was freed from prison. He also confirmed that he would be open to advice from all former prime ministers. The first former…
