Deputy PM insists Srettha has full power as premier, no interference from Thaksin


BANGKOK: Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (pic), who also doubles as deputy PM, dismissed rumours that former PM Thaksin Shinawatra will start influencing the country’s administration now that he is out on parole.

Phumtham said on Monday (Feb 19) that those who had such concerns were stuck in the past.

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