Thaksin to be personal adviser to Anwar

Thailand’s Thaksin to advise Malaysian PM on Asean chairmanship
The Thai billionaire, who has insisted that he’s retired from politics, is set to advise Malaysia’s prime minister in an informal capacity.
Why did Malaysian PM Anwar appoint Thaksin his adviser on Asean?
BANGKOK: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday (Dec 16) appointed Thailand's billionaire political heavyweight and former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser for when he becomes chair of South-East Asia's regional bloc next year.
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The appointment, proposed by Malaysia and agreed upon by Thailand, highlights the perceived need for experienced figures to support Malaysia’s role.
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.
Thaksin's appointment as informal advisor seen as bridge for Asean cooperation, says Mohamad Hasan
The appointment of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal advisor to assist with Malaysia's Asean chairmanship next year is viewed as a bridge to strengthen cooperation between the region and global powers.
Former Thai PM Thaksin’s appointment as informal advisor to boost Asean cooperation, says foreign minister
The appointment of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal advisor to assist with Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship next year is
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.
Anwar making Thaksin an advisor is for Asean cooperation - Mohamad
Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Thaksin, a prominent figure in Thailand, is well-regarded by the United States and maintains close ties with China...
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.
Thaksin appointed informal adviser on Asean chairmanship
PUTRAJAYA: Former Thailand premier Thaksin Shinawatra (pic) has been appointed by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as his informal adviser on Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean.
PAS questions Anwar over making Thaksin personal adviser in Asean role
PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari says Thaksin Shinawatra’s appointment makes no political sense and defies logic.
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