The Crossroads of Legacy and Power: A Plea to the Pheu Thai Party

[webfact]

In the theater of politics, where alliances are always shifting, we find ourselves at a crossroad, a juncture where choices made will forever echo in the annals of Thai history. As the Pheu Thai Party contemplates a strategic partnership with the Palang Pracharath Party and the pro-Prayut Chan-ocha Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, it risks more than just its identity — it risks its soul.

 

It would be both remiss and disingenuous not to remember the roots of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party. For in its ranks are those who once wore the mantle of the PDRC, the very individuals responsible for the ousting of Thaksin Shinawatra’s sister, Yingluck. As one casts their memory back, the theatrics of the PDRC protest stage still echo with the vitriol and contempt hurled at the Shinawatra family. The sting of words, once spoken, cannot be unsaid, nor their scars forgotten.

 

At the helm of the Palang Pracharath sits Prawit Wongsuwan, a man whose narrative seems to be painted with a single brush: the tarnishing of the Shinawatra legacy. For two decades, his efforts have been in dismantling the efforts and policies that Thaksin has spent his life building. It’s a dance of vendettas that stretches back years, a tango of political maneuverings and counter-maneuverings.

 

by Cod Satrusayang

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/50428/the-crossroads-of-legacy-and-power-a-plea-to-the-pheu-thai-party/

 

-- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2023-08-15

 

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[ozz1]

Typical Thai democracy we will do anything for the money who cares what the majority of the people think

[mfd101]

Mmmm, on the right track as to the present, but his analysis of the past is perhaps a little too rapturous when it comes to Thaksin & his successor parties ...

[Venom]

Obviously far safer for the children then Legos and they have a wonderful sent and taste to die for. Also, they do make a great little stocking stuffer once Christmas rolls around. ????????‍☠️RIP☠️

[smedly]

hard to tell if PT are selling out or launching a devoius plan - one thing is for sure nothing is written in stone or in a contract, once in the door the parties with the majority of seats rule the roost not matter who supports who right now - I expect  the junta side not to like what happens next........then what ?

[MrMojoRisin]

It really is bizarre that Thaksin would align with those responsible for the political persecution of not just him, but also many members of his family, for two decades.

 

What are the relatives of the dead from 2010 to think?

 

Surely, logic (and decency), demands that Thaksin remain true to the original coalition, move to the opposition benches with MF and prepare for the inevitable early election.

 

Hard to fathom why he would not take the opportunity to exert vengeance on those that drove him from his homeland that a crushing election victory by MF would deliver.

 

I would suspect that there are still a great many twists and turns to play out in this farcical drama.

 

Perhaps it still remains too early to settle on any final opinion about all of the involved players.

[damian]

It's not bizzare at all. It's been the plan all along and put in motion at the football in the UK.

 

Tony wants to come home. Prawit is Tony's vehicle. 

 

Prawit wants to be PM. PT (Tony) is Prawit's  vehicle. 

 

 

[bannork]

1 hour ago, MrMojoRisin said:

It really is bizarre that Thaksin would align with those responsible for the political persecution of not just him, but also many members of his family, for two decades.

 

What are the relatives of the dead from 2010 to think?

 

Surely, logic (and decency), demands that Thaksin remain true to the original coalition, move to the opposition benches with MF and prepare for the inevitable early election.

 

Hard to fathom why he would not take the opportunity to exert vengeance on those that drove him from his homeland that a crushing election victory by MF would deliver.

 

I would suspect that there are still a great many twists and turns to play out in this farcical drama.

 

Perhaps it still remains too early to settle on any final opinion about all of the involved players.

Jim, we tried to tell you, don't you see it?

All he wants to do is come home so as mentioned by other posters that means a deal, a big deal with the watch collector. 

Which means selling out the red shirts.

But he never cared for them anyway, exhorting them on to fight and die whilst he sat in a luxury hotel in Paris.

But where he and his family and PT may be misguided, to put it politely, is the backlash from their betrayal 

Tony imagines a parade through the streets of Bangkok with adoring followers casting flowers, but it may be angry ex PT supporters throwing burning red shirts at him, or even worse betrayal with the deal and Toni's stuck in the slammer.

Already there's pressure from Bhumjaithai to change Settha to Thaksin's daughter 

Now what happens if the junta parties gang up on PT and demand certain ministries or they're pulling out?

PT are in a bed of vipers and they did it to themselves.

 

[MrMojoRisin]

22 minutes ago, bannork said:

Jim, we tried to tell you, don't you see it?

All he wants to do is come home so as mentioned by other posters that means a deal, a big deal with the watch collector. 

Which means selling out the red shirts.

But he never cared for them anyway, exhorting them on to fight and die whilst he sat in a luxury hotel in Paris.

But where he and his family and PT may be misguided, to put it politely, is the backlash from their betrayal 

Tony imagines a parade through the streets of Bangkok with adoring followers casting flowers, but it may be angry ex PT supporters throwing burning red shirts at him, or even worse betrayal with the deal and Toni's stuck in the slammer.

Already there's pressure from Bhumjaithai to change Settha to Thaksin's daughter 

Now what happens if the junta parties gang up on PT and demand certain ministries or they're pulling out?

PT are in a bed of vipers and they did it to themselves.

 

You have no idea what Thaksin is imagining.

 

I am beginning to believe there is about to be one hell of a plot twist coming.

 

What’s with the Kings sons all of a sudden showing up?

 

Curiouser and curiouser.

Edited August 15, 2023 by MrMojoRisin

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

it risks more than just its identity — it risks its soul.

It's sold it's soul, and it's ardent followers are not amused.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Typical Thai democracy we will do anything for the money who cares what the majority of the people think

Politics in Thailand is not for the people, it's for the benefit of the elites.

[klauskunkel]

Quote

A Plea to the Pheu Thai Party

My plea to Pheu Thai Party:

Bring back Chalerm Yoobamrung, he was the most entertaining of the whole lot. I miss him!

[Enoon]

3 hours ago, bannork said:

Jim, we tried to tell you, don't you see it?

All he wants to do is come home so as mentioned by other posters that means a deal, a big deal with the watch collector. 

Which means selling out the red shirts.

But he never cared for them anyway, exhorting them on to fight and die whilst he sat in a luxury hotel in Paris.

But where he and his family and PT may be misguided, to put it politely, is the backlash from their betrayal 

Tony imagines a parade through the streets of Bangkok with adoring followers casting flowers, but it may be angry ex PT supporters throwing burning red shirts at him, or even worse betrayal with the deal and Toni's stuck in the slammer.

Already there's pressure from Bhumjaithai to change Settha to Thaksin's daughter 

Now what happens if the junta parties gang up on PT and demand certain ministries or they're pulling out?

PT are in a bed of vipers and they did it to themselves.

 

They are Old Order.

 

They are as redundant as their historical "rivals"........all playing the same game for years.

 

None of them "got the memo".

 

Many who contribute to these pages seem to have not got it either.

 

Old Older game, Old Order players, Old Order spectators and critics.

 

That game is coming to an end.

 

 

 

[MikeN]

7 hours ago, smedly said:

 once in the door the parties with the majority of seats rule the roost not matter who supports who right now - I expect  the junta side not to like what happens next........then what ?

The junta side (BJT+PPRP+UTN) actually have more MPs than Pheu Thai do, so it might be PT who get a rude shock when it comes to implementing policies.

[dinsdale]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

it risks more than just its identity — it risks its soul.

Nup! It risks it survival and will join the list of the most hated.

[Tropicalevo]

8 hours ago, MrMojoRisin said:

It really is bizarre that Thaksin would align with those responsible for the political persecution of not just him, but also many members of his family, for two decades.

Freedom comes with a price.

[Hunz Kittisak]

8 hours ago, MrMojoRisin said:

It really is bizarre that Thaksin would align with those responsible for the political persecution of not just him, but also many members of his family, for two decades.

 

What are the relatives of the dead from 2010 to think?

 

Surely, logic (and decency), demands that Thaksin remain true to the original coalition, move to the opposition benches with MF and prepare for the inevitable early election.

 

Hard to fathom why he would not take the opportunity to exert vengeance on those that drove him from his homeland that a crushing election victory by MF would deliver.

 

I would suspect that there are still a great many twists and turns to play out in this farcical drama.

 

Perhaps it still remains too early to settle on any final opinion about all of the involved players.

Yes stay tuned 

I like many have faith in Thaksin doing the right thing

Watch this space 

[MrMojoRisin]

16 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Yes stay tuned 

I like many have faith in Thaksin doing the right thing

Watch this space 

Wavering faith, at best.

[Toolong]

Well said. 

 

For my sins, I admit I once viewed Thaksin with mostly favourable regard, he being the head of the only political party - movement even - that offered the more progressive, transformative type of agenda. That said, I did at the same time keep a big chunk of cynical scepticism in reserve, in case he was in fact just what so many people said he was. (An oligarchic narcissist hustler)

 

And so it is proven now beyond doubt that my faith in old squarehead was a house of cards. He is/was what they said he was.

 

Though he may achieve that which he wants, which is simply gain of any kind for his benefit and his benefit alone, he's played a bad hand this time. The hand that will write the history books and not look kindly on him.

 

He has....they have (PT)....run through the jungle in a kind of giddy panic to grab power of any kind and have fallen upon the sharpened bamboo stakes set long ago in ambush. But skewered to their fates maybe, they'll still enjoy that power for a while. The laundered flow of cash. Rake it in. Too intoxicated by it all to care for principles & integrity. 

 

Gotta give it to the Thai estab' machine..........they know how to hustle their way thru, now & forever. Subordinate not to democracy, nor any other perceived threat to their dominance. 

 

Dunno what else to say. ????

 

 

[zzaa09]

10 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Mmmm, on the right track as to the present, but his analysis of the past is perhaps a little too rapturous when it comes to Thaksin & his successor parties ...

I suspect it won't be long before we see the influential core of PT morph or splinter off into a new version - 

It appears that factions of the old school PT aren't terribly pleased as to what they've become.......

[smedly]

2 hours ago, MikeN said:

The junta side (BJT+PPRP+UTN) actually have more MPs than Pheu Thai do, so it might be PT who get a rude shock when it comes to implementing policies.

you'er forgetting MFP  and the rest - they haven't gone away

[kiwikeith]

On 8/15/2023 at 4:25 PM, smedly said:

hard to tell if PT are selling out or launching a devoius plan - one thing is for sure nothing is written in stone or in a contract, once in the door the parties with the majority of seats rule the roost not matter who supports who right now - I expect  the junta side not to like what happens next........then what ?

The heart of this devious plan maybe to get Thaksin back first with a full pardon