Thaksin to play no role in Pheu Thai
Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has stated that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will have no role in the party's affairs following his recent royal pardon. The party maintains that it operates independently based on its own established principles.
Why it matters
Clarifying the influence of a polarizing political figure like Thaksin is crucial for the stability and public perception of the current Thai government.
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra greets supporters after being released on parole from Klong Prem Central Prison May 11. On June 3, he was was among the recipients of a royal pardon announced in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's birthday. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has insisted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not be involved in the party's affairs following the issuance of a royal pardon.
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