Thaksin: Pheu Thai Govt. Joining is Party Execs' Decision

Prachachat•Politics•1d ago

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Thaksin Shinawatra defers the decision on the Pheu Thai party joining the government to the party's executives.

•Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer, Winyat Chatmontri, visited him at Klong Prem Central Prison.
•Thaksin is aware of national affairs and asks that legal processes be followed.
•The decision for Pheu Thai to join the government rests with the party's executive committee.
•Thaksin views himself as a citizen with no direct input on the party's government participation.

Overview

•Winyat Chatmontri visited Thaksin Shinawatra at Klong Prem Central Prison for approximately 45 minutes.
•Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly stated that national affairs should proceed according to legal steps.
•Thaksin Shinawatra views the decision of Pheu Thai joining the government as a matter for the party's executives.
•The visit was to update Thaksin on court cases and general national news.
•Thaksin Shinawatra indicated he is aware of news but offers no opinion, stating he is just a citizen.
•Winyat Chatmontri conveyed Thaksin's perspective to the press after the visit.
•The decision on Pheu Thai's government participation remains with the party's internal discussions and resolutions.

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Key Quotes

Winyat Chatmontri

"Regarding joining the government, it is a matter for the party as the party has executives who will normally convene and discuss. What actions will be taken depends on the resolution in the party's meeting. He is just one citizen."

ส่วนการจะเข้าร่วมรัฐบาล ก็เป็นเรื่องของพรรคเพราะพรรคก็มีผู้บริหาร ที่เขาจะประชุมหารือกันตามปกติ ส่วนจะมีการดำเนินการอย่างไรก็อยู่ที่มติในที่ประชุมของพรรค ท่านเป็นเพียงประชาชนคนหนึ่ง

Key Entities

Person

Thaksin(ทักษิณ)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister of Thailand whose legal representative met with him in prison.

Mr. Winyat Chatmontri(นายวิญญัติ ชาติมนตรี)

Lawyer and personal representative of Thaksin Shinawatra who visited him.

Organization

Pheu Thai(เพื่อไทย)ℹ️

Political party whose potential government participation is discussed.

Place

Klong Prem Central Prison(เรือนจำกลางคลองเปรม)

The prison where Thaksin Shinawatra is currently held.