Anwar to discuss Thaksin’s Asean advisory role with new Thai PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today no immediate decision will be made on former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s role as his informal adviser on Asean affairs, pending discussions with Thailand’s new prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Anwar said he and Anutin had already spoken and had agreed to discuss the matter when Anutin visits Malaysia soon.
“There is no need to make any immediate decision until he comes to discuss cooperation with Thailand and Asean,” he told reporters after launching the 9th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities today.
“Thaksin’s role will surely be limited because he is not able to give any views or cooperation.”
Thaksin was appointed by Anwar last year as an “informal adviser” on regional issues when Malaysia assumed the…
