On November 9, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra addressed ongoing criticisms regarding his stay on the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital. Thaksin dismissed allegations, stating, “There’s nothing there—people are just creating issues.” He added that he was unconcerned about any accusations being leveled against him.
Thaksin also commented on former police chief Seripisut Temiyavet’s intent to testify against him, remarking, “Let him do whatever he wants.” Thaksin acknowledged that he was also among those recently petitioned to the Constitutional Court by lawyer Teerayut Suwannakesorn, but he downplayed this, implying he understood each person’s motivations and maintained, “Stay calm. I’m old now.”
Regarding a separate petition calling for the dissolution of the Pheu Thai Party, Thaksin assured that there was no reason for concern, emphasizing that everything had been conducted legally. He stated that coalition partners were cooperating well and pointed to recent unified actions on the overlapping claims area (OCA) issue. He also dismissed concerns about the impact of contracts involving the three-airport rail link, stressing that they posed no threat to coalition relations.
Thaksin further clarified reports that six coalition parties gathered at the Chan Song La residence after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s departure, stating that it was merely a casual gathering and joked that they “went there for instant noodles—delicious noodles.”
When asked about the scrutiny his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has faced, Thaksin said these attacks were typical and often came from recurring critics. He assured that Paetongtarn was well-prepared, having observed political dynamics from a young age. Acknowledging that his own presence could attract criticism toward her, he responded, “It’s better if they just attack me alone; it’s easier.”
Finally, Thaksin praised Paetongtarn’s dedication, noting that she is focused and has a strong grasp of national affairs.