Edelman takes Thaksin assignment

HONG KONG - Edelman Asia-Pacific president Alan VanderMolen (pictured) has confirmed that it is handling public relations for Thaksin Shinawatra, as the former Thai prime minister attempts to return to Thailand.

"We are supporting him as a private citizen in his efforts to return back to his home country," said VanderMolen, adding that the activities consisted of basic media outreach.

Edelman's Washington and Hong Kong offices are working on the assignment, with VanderMolen declining to comment on how the brief might impact Edelman's activities in Thailand.