Thai PM Paetongtarn dismisses claims of Thaksin's influence on government


- Photo: The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: Incumbent Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra assured on Saturday (May 31) that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra does not exert control over her government.

Regarding speculation surrounding the Cabinet reshuffle, particularly Thaksin's remarks suggesting that the Interior Ministry should remain under the Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn told the press that it is for her to decide whether a reshuffle is necessary.

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