| Thaksin Shinawatra said on Monday his sister, Prime Minister-designate Yingluck, might probably outdo him as head of government. In an interview with foreign correspondents in Dubai, the former Thai premier commented the prime minister-designate, Thailand’s first woman leader, might probably fare better than him, given her being quick at work, careful and abreast with technology. Ms Yingluck will be assisted by some of the ex-Thai Rak Thai executive members after their political ban ends next year, said the former premier, who has remained in self-exile following 2006’s coup.
‘Ms Yingluck might probably outdo me as head of government, because she thinks fast, performs fast, is technologically oriented and scrupulous. She will finish what I’ve left undone due to the coup. Ms Yingluck is virtually my clone since she was young. I looked after her since our mother passed away... She began her working career from a Yellow Pages saleswoman, to president of AIS Co and chief executive officer of SC Asset Co. The Puea Thai Party’s pitting of Ms Yingluck as contender for head of government was just the right choice,’ said Mr Thaksin.
He said he has been looking forward to homecoming someday but will not return only to fuel a possible street turbulence. ‘If my homecoming caused any more unrest, I’d choose not to return. I’d be fine staying abroad. Coming home is just a dream of mine. But not every dream will come true.’
The deposed premier said he would by no means seek a revenge on his political opponents if he returned home. Instead, he said, he would merely help make all political and economic sectors go forward and bring the people back on path to prosperity.
A five-party coalition government led by the Puea Thai Party has been set up following Sunday’s electoral contests which saw the pro-Thaksin party win most MP seats. Portfolios of a Yingluck cabinet will be allocated shortly. Produced by VoiceTV |
