Malaysia’s Anwar Appoints Former Thai PM as Advisor on ASEAN Affairs – The Diplomat

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an “informal adviser” for Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, alongside other elder statesmen like George Yeo and Retno Marsudi. Thaksin’s return to Thailand last year has seen him play a behind-the-scenes role in politics, meeting with foreign leaders and offering to mediate in Myanmar’s civil war. While the move may tap into Thaksin’s global connections, skepticism remains about the potential impact on ASEAN’s most pressing issues like the situation in Myanmar.

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