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

Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra (above), who formed the Thai Rak Thai Party, which eventually became the Pheu Thai Party, is believed to command the respect of many core members of the ruling party, including Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. - PHOTO: REUTERS

BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who is also commerce minister, dismissed talk that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will start influencing the country’s administration now that he is out on parole.

Phumtham said on Feb 19 that those who have such concerns are stuck in the past.