Potjaman, Paetongtarn and Thaksin: the power triangle behind Pheu Thai

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Potjaman Damapong at a mass pro-government rally in Bangkok on 03 March 2006. (Photo by Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP)

 

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

Khunying Potjaman Damapong’s rare appearance at a Pheu Thai Party rally on September 10 was viewed as symbolic for a woman believed to be the party’s de-facto chief.

 

Her ex-husband, deposed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, denied there was any special significance to her presence, saying Potjaman was simply there to offer their youngest daughter Paetongtarn moral support as she addressed the Chiang Mai crowd.

 

Potjaman is known to be among Pheu Thai’s most powerful figures despite holding no executive post in the main opposition party. But she has kept a low profile since Thaksin’s Thai Rak Thai Party was dissolved by court order 15 years ago.

 

Occupying a role behind the scenes, she has occasionally been spotted meeting with key party figures. Late last year, a senior Pheu Thai figure even suggested to Thaksin that Potjaman should become party leader. But he rejected the idea, claiming his ex-wife had “no interest in politics”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/potjaman-paetongtarn-and-thaksin-the-power-triangle-behind-pheu-thai/

 

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[ChrisY1]

"claiming his ex-wife had “no interest in politics”.

Quote of the week!

[AgMech Cowboy]

3 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

“no interest in politics”

Only, if she can get legal bids thrown out so she can become the bid winner, then she'll have interest.

[klauskunkel]

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Potjaman, Paetongtarn and Thaksin: the power triangle behind Pheu Thai

What about Oak? no chance for a rectangle?

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, klauskunkel said:

What about Oak? no chance for a rectangle?

He's very busy, just got married, not much free time.

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

Occupying a role behind the scenes, she has occasionally been spotted meeting with key party figures. Late last year, a senior Pheu Thai figure even suggested to Thaksin that Potjaman should become party leader. But he rejected the idea, claiming his ex-wife had “no interest in politics”.

So she just pops into the office during working hours to chat with friends?