The new law on political parties prohibits any political party from allowing intervention by an outsider in its affairs. A Pheu Thai source said yesterday that media reports obviously were aimed at destroying the party, while denying that Thaksin and Yingluck had interfered in Pheu Thai’s internal matters. It was also normal for Pheu Thai politicians to visit Thaksin when he was in countries near Thailand, the source added. They have worked together for a long time, even before Thaksin formed the now-defunct Thai Rak Thai Party in 1998. Viroj, who is caretaker Pheu Thai leader, is viewed as occupying the position temporarily and lacking the charisma to lead the party in an election campaign.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 12, 2018 18:00 UTC