Princess Ubolratana Reveals PM's Team Sounded Her Out for Cabinet Role, Denies Anutin Received 7 Million Baht Bribe
Princess Ubolratana has revealed that she was approached by the Prime Minister's team regarding a potential cabinet position. She also strongly denied allegations that Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received a 7 million baht bribe, calling for a thorough investigation. These statements have caused new ripples in Thai politics.
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