Phumtham Vechayachai, acting secretary-general of Pheu Thai Party, spoke to the media on Thursday about meetings with ex-prime minister and fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo FB/WatanaMuangsookThe meetings simply were friendship visits to Thaksin for whom party members and executives still have much respect, Mr Phumtham said. He said he was emphasising that all party members need to be cautious about any messages they communicate in public. He dismissed rumours Thaksin would select the new Pheu Thai leader himself. Among potential Pheu Thai candidates are Sudarat Keyuraphan, Chaturon Chaisang, Bhokin Bhalakula, Chaikasem Nitisiri, and Phongthep Thepkanjana, Mr Watana said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 22, 2018 21:56 UTC