Thai PM Denies 'Amnesty Deal' Rumors with Thaksin
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has vehemently denied rumors of a 'secret deal' where former PM Thaksin Shinawatra would exchange parliamentary support for amnesty. Ruling party leaders insist such a deal is legally impossible. However, political speculation persists.
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