Anwar, ASEAN and Thaksin

PM Anwar’s pick of Thaksin as Asean adviser raises eyebrows in Malaysia
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s move to appoint former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his “informal adviser” when Kuala Lumpur takes over as Asean chair in 2025 has caused a stir in Malaysia. And while some see it as strategic for the country to tap the experience of the 75-year-old Thai leader and possibly other political bigwigs on regional issues,
Malaysia’s Anwar Appoints Former Thai PM as Advisor on ASEAN Affairs
Thaksin Shinawatra, 75, is the first member of a “informal advisory group” that Malaysia intends to establish during its chairmanship of the Southeast Asian bloc.
Anwar taps Thaksin for Asean role
Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong said on Tuesday Mr Anwar plans to appoint Thaksin as an adviser because the Malaysian prime minister has recognised the former Thai premier's capabilities. He said Thaksin's appointment would bode well for peace efforts in the deep South and other issues in the regional grouping.
Anwar's 2025 Asean adviser appointment: Who is Thaksin Shinawatra?
The appointment, proposed by Malaysia and agreed upon by Thailand, highlights the perceived need for experienced figures to support Malaysia’s role.
Malaysia PM Anwar appoints Thai ex-PM Thaksin as informal adviser to Asean
Anwar said Thaksin’s advice would be very useful, given his experience as a statesman. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim appoints former Thai PM Thaksin his Asean adviser
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday appointed Thailand’s billionaire political heavyweight and former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser for when he becomes chair of South
PM Anwar appoints former Thai PM Thaksin as informal adviser for Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship in 2025
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has named former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal adviser to assist with Malaysia’s upcoming chairmanship of Asean in 2025. Anwar expressed confidence that Thaksin’s extensive experience as a statesman would provide valuable insight for Malaysia’s leadership of Asean in 2025,
Anwar Ibrahim Appoints Thaksin as ASEAN Counsel During Paetongtarn’s Visit
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced today that former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will serve as his personal advisor when Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year.
Malaysia Appoints Ex-Thai PM Thaksin as Informal Advisor on ASEAN
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal advisor when Malaysia takes up the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year.
Malaysia PM appoints Thai heavyweight Thaksin his adviser on ASEAN
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday appointed Thailand's billionaire political heavyweight and former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser for when he becomes chair of Southeast Asia's regional bloc next year.
Malaysia’s appointment of Thaksin and Hun Sen as Anwar’s advisers raises eyebrows
Thaksin Shinawatra’s appointment took place during an official visit by Paetongtarn, the tycoon’s daughter and Thailand’s PM, to Malaysia.
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