Yingluck sends birthday best to Thaksin, 66
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Ex-pm Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday posted a message and pictures on her Facebook page and Instagram to wish her brother ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra on his birthday.
Ex-pm Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday posted a message and pictures on her Facebook page and Instagram to wish her brother ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra on his birthday.
“On the occasion of your 66th birthday today, I wish you robust health, high spirits and are loved by everyone forever. I would love to have a chance to embrace you on your birthday every year. Love you very much,” she wrote.
Meanwhile, Democrat Sathit Wongnongtoey responded to reports that Phra Suthep Thaugsuban would soon leave the monkhood, saying it was appropriate timing.
Sathit said Suthep had said earlier he would stay in the monkhood for 204 days – the same number of days he led the anti-government protest. But, he stayed longer over a year.
“Suthep is planning to work on national reform and will not return to politics,’’ he said.
Academic Ekachai Chainuwat said Suthep
would be a man to be reckoned with because before becoming a monk, Suthep led a political campaign that culminated in a major political change. “Whatever move he makes, he will be closely watched,” he said.
Suthep also faces several court cases and verdicts that could result in political ramifications, Ekachai said.
“If the courts treat his cases different from cases against the red shirts, criticism of discrimination and double standards are inevitable,” he said.
