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Pheu Thai defends Thaksin's tariff talks attendance
Bangkok Post
|July 14, 2025
Key Pheu Thai Party figures have pushed back against renewed allegations that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is unlawfully influencing the party, insisting his role is strictly advisory and well within legal bounds.
Pheu Thai MP and chief government whip Wisut Chainarun yesterday addressed growing criticism over Thaksin's participation in a policy meeting regarding US tariffs with “Team Thailand” at Ban Phitsanulok, which triggered concerns he may be unlawfully influencing the party or the government.
Under sections 28 and 29 of the Political Parties Act, it is illegal for a party to allow a nonmember to exert influence, dominate or instruct party activities in any way.
This story is from the July 14, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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