Thaksin’s son Panthongtae formally joins Pheu Thai party

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Thaksin’s son Panthongtae formally joins Pheu Thai party

 

 

After having sat on the sidelines for years, fugitive former prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s only son, Panthongtae “Oak”, has decided to formally join Pheu Thai party just as it continues to bleed from a mass defection which sees several of its former MPs joining the ranks of pro-Prayut Palang Pracharat.  

 

Panthongtae on Sunday posted on his Facebook a receipt of his Pheu Thai party’s membership with the background of Martin Luther King Jr and his famous quote: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

 

He wrote that as Thaksin’s son he could not afford to flip-flop because there are only two options for him – to stay quiet and wait to be hunted down or “move forward with faith and ideology”.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thaksins-son-panthongtae-formally-joins-pheu-thai-party/

 

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[taichiplanet]

"What ya doin' Son?"

"Just checking i've got my balls"

 

[grego49]

Another family stooge.

[Dave67]

Good to see the Shinawatra's staying in Thai politics. Still hugely popular with the people who matter the most the rural Thais.

[CelticBhoy]

They will get the votes where I am, that's for sure.

[ezzra]

This "Oak" acorn didn't fall far of the fugitive old tree...

[Chang_paarp]

If/when he gets elected do the court cases against him have to be put on hold? If so a very interesting tactic in the ongoing saga.

[seajae]

another shin wanting to get his snout in the trough, wonder how long before he has to do a runner like his dad and aunt, if the court case goes ahead probably not too long

[toenail]

This family is like herpes, it won’t go away. 

[Eric Loh]

14 minutes ago, toenail said:

This family is like herpes, it won’t go away. 

It wouldn't go away as long as they keep winning election dah. Meanwhile the military will not go away like an incurable disease. No election needed. 

 

[bangkokfrog]

Why didn't he join one of the recent Pheu Thai clones? Could this be a tactic to have Pheu Thai deregisterd (as a Thaksin proxy), which would create a massive backlash in favour of the 'untarnished' alternatives?

[bristolgeoff]

no surprise for sure,a chat  to daddy  and auntie job done.i,am sure at the election he will win very easy. then he is the new puppet to the big man in dubai or where ever

[Aussie999]

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

This "Oak" acorn didn't fall far of the fugitive old tree...

Time to move on ezzra, the "fugitve" ranting is sooo old now, do you think ranting on about Thaksin will change anything, or anyone's opinion.

[mfd101]

Of course the young man couldn't possibly have a brain of his own, capacity to think and make decisions for himself ...

[fullcave]

Same kid the was caught cheating on his exams? Chip off the ol' block.,????

[SoilSpoil]

And also residing in Dubai in 2 years time.

[ramrod711]

Panthongtae on Sunday posted on his Facebook a receipt of his Pheu Thai party’s membership with the background of Martin Luther King Jr and his famous quote: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

 

I'm sure MLK is rolling over in his grave with any alleged association with this family. I'm also sure that poor farmers will have a lot in common with Panthongtae, a man of the people (not).

[Scottjouro]

Will the next Shinawatra please step up to the podium for their turn to play that famous game for the whole family 

 

"Thailands next corrupt PM "

 

- first prize is an all expenses paid trip to Dubai for a life on the run while living in a life of luxury at the expense of the Thai people 

[sjaak327]

Priceless, I hope Prayuth choked on his rice soup this morning ????

[GarryP]

I think it is a good move. If other members of the PT keep calling Thaksin in Dubai, they really have no excuse apart for politics and the running of the party. Now they can use Oak. If questioned why he was calling Thaksin, he has the perfect excuse, "Just calling dad to see how he is/ with family news." 

[Burma Bill]

5 hours ago, toenail said:

This family is like herpes, it won’t go away. 

It will not go away BECAUSE it is supported and adored by many of Thailand's rural and working class people who well out number Bangkok's elite.

[Eric Loh]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

– to stay quiet and wait to be hunted down or “move forward with faith and ideology”.

Oak might as well rattle the junta cage. The junta think they have boxed him in and hoping he will quit and leave. Now they have to contend with him. 

[Eric Loh]

39 minutes ago, sjaak327 said:

Priceless, I hope Prayuth choked on his rice soup this morning ????

He will choke on his rice soup if he see the Facebook of Oak’s likes at 2.7 m and he only has a paltry 47k likes. 

[Scottjouro]

26 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

It will not go away BECAUSE it is supported and adored by many of Thailand's rural and working class people who well out number Bangkok's elite.

Its because they are insane, must be genetic..

 

[robblok]

Oak might as well rattle the junta cage. The junta think they have boxed him in and hoping he will quit and leave. Now they have to contend with him. 

Yea he is a real political heavy-weight. No nepotism or anything. If anything the junta will die laughing.

But i must admit a perfect PTP candidate caught cheating on tests and all. Just what they need and he has the mandatory court cases going against him. On par for the course.

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[zzaa09]

6 hours ago, seajae said:

another shin wanting to get his snout in the trough, wonder how long before he has to do a runner like his dad and aunt, if the court case goes ahead probably not too long

They're preparing another add-on to the Dubai compound as we speak....

[Reigntax]

36 minutes ago, robblok said:

Yea he is a real political heavy-weight. No nepotism or anything. If anything the junta will die laughing.

But i must admit a perfect PTP candidate caught cheating on tests and all. Just what they need and he has the mandatory court cases going against him. On par for the course.

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Yes. If only the military would be investigated and charged with some of their own crimes it would be an even playing field. But treason, corruption and murder seem to be acceptable to one side of politics only. A self appointed amnesty by the old babboon himself seems to make every illegal act ok otherwise he would be also looking for an escape route.

Unlike the Shins who are free to travel anywhere in the world, Prayuths only option is probably China.

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[Eric Loh]

35 minutes ago, robblok said:

Yea he is a real political heavy-weight. No nepotism or anything. If anything the junta will die laughing.

But i must admit a perfect PTP candidate caught cheating on tests and all. Just what they need and he has the mandatory court cases going against him. On par for the course.

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If Ahbisit's draft dodging cheat can end up being a PM and another who break the law to be junta PM, I see no reason why Oak can't do something for his political future. Everyone seem par on course. 

[connda]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin’s son Panthongtae formally joins Pheu Thai party

 

The headline should read:
Thaksin’s son Panthongtae formally joins the soon to be disbanded  Pheu Thai party

 

Now, that's probably more accurate.

[robblok]

Yes. If only the military would be investigated and charged with some of their own crimes it would be an even playing field. But treason, corruption and murder seem to be acceptable to one side of politics only. A self appointed amnesty by the old babboon himself seems to make every illegal act ok otherwise he would be also looking for an escape route.
Unlike the Shins who are free to travel anywhere in the world, Prayuths only option is probably China.

I am in full agreement that the military is getting off light and should be investigated.

However how does that make anything i said about Oak less true.

It does not change any of the facts.

I hope one day Thailand gets some good and honest politicians but you can be sure they won't be Shins that family is tainted

I also hope that the military and all others that are corrupt get punished for it.

Just like i hope i will win the lottery.

Even with me not buying any tickets for the lottery there is a bigger chance of me winning then any of my previous wishes coming true anytime soon.


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