Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, chief legal advisor to several governments, including eight years in the Prayut administration, said today (Friday) that he has decided to quit politics for good, to take a rest, look after his health and to write books.

He recalled that he made a similar decision back in 2006, after spending four years as deputy prime minister under Thaksin Shinawatra, adding that there were reasons for him to return to politics, reassuming the post from 2014-2023.

“This time, however, no more returns, because I am sick from dialysis treatment,” he said.

He said that he may, however, accept positions on the boards of some companies, to have some income. The deputy prime minister admitted that he does not know when the new cabinet will take office, adding that his term will end when the new government delivers its policy statement to parliament.

As for his government car, he said he will return it to the new government on his last day in office.

Wissanu said he has already assigned officials to pack up the personal belongings in his office at Government House.