(Photo supplied)Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s trip to Phuket, which he claimed to be a private leisure trip, has drawn flak as he was seen meeting several local administrative officials and business figures on the island. The trip has also raised questions about its real purpose and whether it violated the conditions of Thaksin’s parole. Phuket, he said, is among the cities the government believes have the potential to host such an entertainment complex. Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, an Move Forward MP for Bangkok, said no one would have questioned the purpose of Thaksin’s trip had he kept a low profile instead of going around inspecting various development projects and pitching his suggestions. The MP noted that Thaksin’s trips gained more attention from the media than the government’s mobile cabinet meetings.

Source: Bangkok Post May 02, 2024 22:16 UTC