Very happy, 75th birthday of "Thaksin", thanking everyone for their support, saying he never thought this day would come, pointing out that the country's problems must be solved by Pheu Thai because they have a lot of experience. Reporters reported on the atmosphere at Baan Chan Song La, Soi Charansanitwong 71, where today (26 July) Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister, held a 75th birthday celebration. Since morning, members of the Shinawatra family have come to make merit and offer food to monks, such as Khunying Potjaman Damapong, Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra, Ms. Pinthongtha Kunakornwong, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, former Prime Minister, Ms. Yaowapha Wongsawat, Ms. Yaowarat Shinawatra, Mr. Thaksin's younger sister. Later in the morning, ministers from the Pheu Thai Party, members of the Pheu Thai Party, and former leaders of the Red Shirts gradually arrived to wish Thaksin a happy birthday, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Suriya Juangroongruangk it, Minister of Transport, Prasert Chantarawongthong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, Dr. Cholanat Srikaew, former Minister of Public Health, Surawong Thienthong, Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, Nattawut Saikua, Ko Kaew Pikulthong, and Worachai Hema. After the ceremony to offer food to 9 monks, Thaksin had lunch with those who came to wish him a happy birthday. At 1:30 p.m., Thaksin blew out his birthday candles amidst a joyful atmosphere, with members of the Shinawatra family, ministers, and close associates joining in to wish him a happy birthday. After blowing out the candles, Mr. Thaksin said that he must admit that his heart is filled with happiness. He never thought that this day would come. He thanked everyone who came to give him encouragement, who came to be with him. Many people who came today never abandoned each oth er. Today, when we are together, we are of one heart and one mind, so that our country can be fixed. In fact, if our party cannot fix it, no one can, because our party is a party with a lot of experience. And we wish that everyone here is healthy. Later at 2:00 p.m., Mr. Thaksin opened his house at Chan Song La to give an interview to the media, the first time in 17 years since Mr. Thaksin returned to Thailand.-316.-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency