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Thaksin lawyer fit for government?

Cabinet position for ex-con Pichit queried

Pichit: Jailed for contempt of court

Eyebrows are being raised as an ex-lawyer is tipped to become a cabinet minister despite having served jail time for contempt of court over the so-called “cash-stuffed paper bag” scandal representing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a controversial land case in 2008.

Pichit Chuenban has been thrust into the spotlight as he is expected to serve as the PM’s Office Minister under the Pheu Thai-led coalition government, according to sources.

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