Thaksin may greet Prayut with smile
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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will at least greet Prime Minister General Prayut Chanocha with a smile if their paths should cross in Singapore on Sunday at the state funeral of Lee Kuan Yew, a former Pheu Thai MP said Wednesday.
Surapong Tohvichakchaikul said Thaksin intends to go to Singapore to pay his respects to Lee Kuan Yew’s family. He may not attend the official function but he will attend the portion of the funeral that is open to the public.
“It is unlikely that he will not meet General Prayut, who will also attend the event on Sunday. However, if they meet, Thaksin is expected to at least greet him with a smile,” he said.
Surapong was speaking Wednesday at the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok after signing the book of condolences for Lee. He was joined by former premiers Yingluck Shinawatra and Somchai Wongsawat.
