PUBLISHED: 27 Apr 2024 at 04: 00
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was denied by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday that he had a claim in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle, adding that Thaksin had not been present at a crucial meeting on Thursday.
Mr. Phumtham made reference to a conference held by the Shinawatra family’s elite resort, the Rosewood Hotel, between himself and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
The couple met with the reported Pheu Thai Party de facto leader to set up a new case, according to reports.
The deputy prime minister claimed that the government line-up changes were not discussed during the meeting.
Mr Phumtham said the meeting, even attended by Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary- common to the prime minister, touched on several other problems, including a planned visit to Chanthaburi now, free trade agreements, and unlawful, undetected, and illegal ( IUU) fish.
When questioned about the very speculative change, the Pheu Thai veteran politician remained obnoxiously pessimistic. No alliance partners had suggested any modifications, he claimed, and it was off to Mr. Srettha.
Pichai Chunhavajira, who is currently an adviser to Mr. Srettha, resigned from his positions as the president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the electricity company Bangchak Corp, and the solar energy producer BCPG Plc. He has a strong chance of succeeding Mr. Srettha in his position as the new finance minister.
Meanwhile, Prawit Wongsuwon, the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ), yesterday declined to provide information about the cabinet reshuffle regarding the party’s quota. When asked about information that four titles had been submitted, Mr. Prawit insisted that just one participant had been chosen.
When asked if it was Chachoengsao MP Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, he denied it before changing his answer to” I do n’t know. I’m no telling”.
A deputy secretary status in a government that has not yet been chosen has been reported to be available to the PPRP.
Anan Phol-amnuay is one of the allegedly chosen candidates for governmental posts.