It would be foolish of me not to ask PM’s mind and that of other prime ministers, he says.
PUBLISHED: 14:29 on September 21, 2023.
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin claims he envisions Thaksin Shinawatra holding a position in government after being released from prison, which is evidence of how the original top continues to dominate the nation’s politics.
During an interview with Haslinda Amin of Bloomberg Television in New York, where he is attending the UN General Assembly, Mr & nbsp, Srettha said,” He has value to add to the government and the people of Thailand.”
The new prime minister wants to resuscitate an economy whose growth has lagged neighbors for almost ten years under a military-dominated state.
Mr. Srettha said of Thaksin, who is still regarded as the main planner of the Pheu Thai Party,” He was, and perhaps still is, the most popular perfect secretary in the history of Thai government.”
It would be foolish of me not to get his opinion and that of other prime ministries as well if he were to become free.” Evidently, that comes with good reasons.
On August 22, Thaksin made his way back to Thailand after more than 15 years of self-exile worldwide. He was transferred to Police General Hospital just days after starting an eight-year prison sentence that was later reduced to one month for abuse of authority and conflict of interest. He is now recovering from surgery there.
Since taking office earlier this month, Mr. Srettha has not traveled abroad before his presence at the 78th treatment of the UN General Assembly. On Friday nights Thailand time, he is expected to handle the General Assembly. & nbsp,
In his Bloomberg interview, Mr. Srettha admitted his political ignorance after more than 30 years in the private sector as a property developer, but he dismissed any worries about the longevity of the clumsy 11-party ruling coalition, which includes military-aligned parties from the preceding leadership.
He declared,” I think it is a very, very firm government.”
It is less clear what part Thaksin may play in the new administration. Mr. Srettha said,” This enjoy it by ears.”