Paetongtarn Shinawatra: the new heir of Thailand’s controversial political dynasty

[webfact]

 

After seven years out of government, the Shinawatra family appears to be keen on making a comeback.

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, made a surprise appearance at the opposition Pheu Thai Party’s general meeting in the northeastern Khon Kaen province on Thursday (Oct 28).

 

Introduced by outgoing party leader Sompong Amornwiwat, the 35-year-old spoke briefly to announce her appointment as the party’s chief adviser on participation and innovation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/paetongtarn-shinawatra-the-new-heir-of-thailands-controversial-political-dynasty/

 

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[RAZZELL]

Here we go again...the financial merry-go-round continues.

 

 

[ThailandRyan]

Has the man himself never really been still involved  albeit at a level removed by being out of the country. Asking for my magic 8 ball.

[HAPPYNUFF]

Anything, even  Der Fuhrer, would be better than  this present  lot.

[internationalism]

her mother was proposed as candidate to PM office.

Looks, like an outgoing leader is in full agreement with party stance and resigned for some other reason. Maybe independent house speaker or such similar post he is reading.

They will try to push move forward for the margin, barely present in parliament.

The last time move forward gained a lot of voices from the disbanded just a week before election some thaksin satellite party, who nominated princes ubol for the PM.

This time it won't happen.

The constitutional court might well disband any party, including move forward, just after election, so votes will be wasted and giving advantage to royalists.

Also after the election they will throw lese majeste at winning candidates. They have already admitted it

[Misterwhisper]

Like weeds in the flower bed. You may get rid of them for some time, but rather sooner than later they always return. Always!

[mokwit]

11 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said:

Like weeds in the flower bed. You may get rid of them for some time, but rather sooner than later they always return. Always!

I was thinking of the Hydra from Greek mythology - a truly vile creature.

[Orinoco]

I would. !!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[Geoffggi]

17 minutes ago, Orinoco said:

I would. !!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Don't think she will include this information in her portfolio ..............LOL

[Bluespunk]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

 

Introduced by outgoing party leader Sompong Amornwiwat, the 35-year-old spoke briefly to announce her appointment as

thaksin’s latest mouthpiece. 

[Dogmatix]

So Thaksin’s son is too effete to take on the mantle. He should prepare a room for Paethongtarn in his Dubai mansion I know case she ever has to leave the country in a hurry.

Edited October 30, 2021 by Dogmatix

[edwinchester]

1 hour ago, Orinoco said:

I would. !!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Perhaps she's waiting for you to make the first move.

[OneMoreFarang]

The problem is that millions of Thais would vote for her because she is the daughter of the fugitive criminal and somehow they hope when she is officially in charge he will be in charge.

And then people ae surprised when they have an incompetent and corrupt government.

TiT - and not only in Thailand.

[Eric Loh]

1 hour ago, Misterwhisper said:

Like weeds in the flower bed. You may get rid of them for some time, but rather sooner than later they always return. Always!

Those weeds will still be a force in the next election. You just can’t get rid of the people choice. 

[trainman34014]

Another Mouthpiece for Dad; it will be 'Dad says do this and do that or no money !

 

 

[TooPoopedToPop]

What's her nickname?

   The boy is "Oak".

   Thaksin's sister is "Poo" or something like that.

   There will be frequent "news" stories about this latest standard-bearer of the Shinawatra crime family.

Papa swindles, Mama swindles,

Grandma's a lying thief.

We're all quite shameless,

Yet we're blameless.

For you see it's our belief,

That nowadays the world is rotten,

Honesty has been forgotten.

Fall in love, but after kissing,

Check your purse to see what's missing.               

   

Edited October 30, 2021 by TooPoopedToPop

[zzaa09]

4 hours ago, internationalism said:

her mother was proposed as candidate to PM office.

Looks, like an outgoing leader is in full agreement with party stance and resigned for some other reason. Maybe independent house speaker or such similar post he is reading.

They will try to push move forward for the margin, barely present in parliament.

The last time move forward gained a lot of voices from the disbanded just a week before election some thaksin satellite party, who nominated princes ubol for the PM.

This time it won't happen.

The constitutional court might well disband any party, including move forward, just after election, so votes will be wasted and giving advantage to royalists.

Also after the election they will throw lese majeste at winning candidates. They have already admitted it

Sounds about right. Same as it ever was.

Though, with one exception - it's been long understood that the Shinawatras find the Move Forward clan more of a threat than a brethren. I believe there is lesser love lost and a bit of a chill between the two. 

 

Wondering why it took them so long to begin pushing his offspring, as they've been slowly groomed and subliminally promoted for some time now. 

 

Nonetheless, this opposition [which really isn't alternative/opposition at all] talk does keep any such stimulation stirred up for the sake of rhetoric - nothing will come of the whimsy and hope. All of your commentary above will prove largely true and the traditional ruling classes will have their way......as they always have.

[chilly07]

5 hours ago, HAPPYNUFF said:

Anything, even  Der Fuhrer, would be better than  this present  lot.

Carefull- analogies between 1930s Europe and 2021 Thailand are not appropriate

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Introduced by outgoing party leader Sompong Amornwiwat, the 35-year-old spoke briefly to announce her appointment as the party’s chief adviser on participation and innovation.

She must have a hot-line to the old man then...

What the [deleted] does she know about being an advisor on anything apart from the best handbag?

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Like weeds in the flower bed. You may get rid of them for some time, but rather sooner than later they always return. Always!

It's like couch-grass, you think it's gone but wait a while and it's back.

[NUUM]

5 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Like weeds in the flower bed. You may get rid of them for some time, but rather sooner than later they always return. Always!

Ain't no flower bed here. More like weeds in a manure pile.

 

[473geo]

4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

The problem is that millions of Thais would vote for her because she is the daughter of the fugitive criminal and somehow they hope when she is officially in charge he will be in charge.

And then people ae surprised when they have an incompetent and corrupt government.

TiT - and not only in Thailand.

Actually you could not be more wrong!

There is no surprise

More a preference for those who appear to do much for the people as opposed to those that don't

Edited October 30, 2021 by 473geo

[simon43]

I'm very happy to see the public return of the Shinawatra family into Thai politics ????  They were the best for Thai politics before, and given the opportunity to replace the current 'rabble', they will be the best again!  Great news ????

[zzaa09]

4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

The problem is that millions of Thais would vote for her because she is the daughter of the fugitive criminal and somehow they hope when she is officially in charge he will be in charge.

And then people ae surprised when they have an incompetent and corrupt government.

TiT - and not only in Thailand.

....and it does seem to be the universal cycle the world over. 

[zzaa09]

2 minutes ago, simon43 said:

I'm very happy to see the public return of the Shinawatra family into Thai politics ????  They were the best for Thai politics before, and given the opportunity to replace the current 'rabble', they will be the best again!  Great news ????

Actually, there's no such beast as best for _____________[fill in the blank] politics - anywhere. 

 

[roquefort]

2 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

....and it does seem to be the universal cycle the world over. 

Isn't democracy wonderful.

[Bundooman]

8 hours ago, Orinoco said:

I would. !!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Me too!

 

[Artisi]

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

She must have a hot-line to the old man then...

What the [deleted] does she know about being an advisor on anything apart from the best handbag?

Well, she is an expert on cheating in final university exams, assisted by her father who couldn't understand and was extremely upset when taken to task about it, so that must count for something, plus it seems exam cheating must run in the family, considering the junior useless offspring was also caught cheating in uni exams. 

Edited October 30, 2021 by Artisi

[bangon04]

11 hours ago, HAPPYNUFF said:

Anything, even  Der Fuhrer, would be better than  this present  lot.

President XI ??

[Chad3000]

This young woman is not Thailand answer. It is as simple as that.