Thai Ruling Party Denies 'Secret Deal' Involving Thaksin, Emphasizes Cabinet Stability
Thailand's Labor Minister, Jullaphan Amornvivat, has denied reports of a secret deal involving former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, allegedly in exchange for votes of confidence. He emphasized the stability of the ruling coalition and stated there are no signs of a cabinet reshuffle.
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