Thaksin to play no role in Pheu Thai, party leader insists

Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has firmly stated that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will play no role in the party's current or future operations. This declaration comes after Thaksin was granted a royal pardon in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's birthday, following his earlier release on parole.

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There is no discussion on the matter within the party.

Responding to media inquiries about potential meetings or Thaksin's involvement, Amornvivat asserted that there have been no discussions within the party regarding such matters. "As for whether he will become involved with the party again, the answer is no," he stated, aiming to quell speculation about external influence.

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As for whether he will become involved with the party again, the answer is no.

Amornvivat stressed that questions about interference in Pheu Thai's administration should cease. He insisted that the party is moving forward based on its established ideology and principles, tracing its roots back to the Thai Rak Thai Party. "Pheu Thai has its own principles and ideas. We are ready to bring those beliefs to the people and pursue our objectives. There is no external domination of the party," he added, reinforcing the party's commitment to independent governance.

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I would like to tell the media that we have moved beyond the point where questions about interference in the party's administration should be asked.