Thaksin Meets Prabowo on Danantara in 1st Overseas Appearance Since Jail Release
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 10
Thaksin Meets Prabowo on Danantara in 1st Overseas Appearance Since Jail Release
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 10
Summary
Jakarta hosted Thaksin Shinawatra’s first high-profile trip abroad since his release from jail, as the former Thai premier met President Prabowo Subianto at Danantara’s headquarters.
Danantara was the focus of the talks, underscoring Thaksin’s continuing role as an adviser to Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund despite no longer holding office.
Prabowo’s office said the meeting also fit his push to expand friendship networks and deepen international cooperation with prominent global figures.
Thaksin arrived with his sister Yingluck Shinawatra and daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra, both former Thai prime ministers, adding political weight to the Jakarta meeting.