Abhisit ridicules Anutin's response to Zhang family scandals
Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has sharply criticized current Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's handling of scandals involving the Zhang family, including online casino interests and alleged money laundering. Abhisit derided Anutin's dismissive response to an opposition lawmaker's allegations as "revenge."
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