Thaksin invite 'breaches ethics'

»The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is being urged to investigate Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira after he invited former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to participate in a high-level discussion about US tariffs with the government.

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Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana said he submitted a letter to the NACC yesterday, seeking an investigation into Mr Pichai, who doubles as deputy prime minister, after he admitted inviting Thaksin to a policy advisory meeting at the Government House residence in Ban Phitsanulok on Friday.

Mr Ruangkrai asked whether this may constitute a breach of ethical standards for government officials since Thaksin holds no position in the government and so was ineligible to attend the meeting.

Critics also slammed Thaksin over his alleged interference in government affairs.

Mr Pichai said after the meeting on Friday that Thaksin was invited to attend because of his extensive experience and expertise in economic matters.