Phumtham” insists he is not the Prime Minister’s mentor, but is only a subordinate. Praises him for working for only a few months, but has handled major issues very well. Gives him an excellent score. Asks for time to prove his leadership potential.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, talked about the accusation that he was a mentor to Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister. How do you feel? He said that he is not the Prime Minister’s mentor. He is a subordinate. The Prime Minister has the appropriate potential. During the few months he took office, he had to take on heavy and big issues. He handled them very well. He thinks that we must have confidence in our Prime Minister. If we keep thinking that he is not capable in various ways, it will undermine the country’s confidence. He thinks that we must give him time. He has not even been in office for a month, but he has proven his ability and potential as a leader. Let’s keep trying. He insists that he is himself
. Don’t think that anyone will be anyone’s mentor. He does not dare.
When asked how he would rate the Prime Minister’s current performance, Mr. Phumtham smiled before saying that for him, it is excellent at the moment.
Source: Thai News Agency