Thai PM sees a role for Thaksin when he gets out of jail

[Ironmike]

With all of his experience in prison maybe they will make him minister of prisons oh wait a second he would need to be in prison first to do that,,,, forget about it maybe Thai treasurer and this country will be fu%ked

[khunpeer]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

“Let’s play it by ear.”

 

Yes, you heard right. In a recent interview at the UN General Assembly in New York, Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, indicated his willingness to involve the former Prime Minister, then fugitive, now inmate, Thaksin Shinawatra in the government once he is released from prison.

 

The interview was with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin. “I believe he has value to add to the government and to the people of Thailand.”

 

The new PM says he’s determined to revitalise Thailand’s economy, which has underperformed recently compared to its SE Asian neighbours following nearly a decade of military-dominated rule.

By Peter Roche

 

Full story: Phuket GO 2023-09-21

 

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that'll be the day...

[LukKrueng]

Come on, we all know who is the actual PM here

[jacko45k]

He should simply roll out of the picture!

Anyhow, he isn't in jail, hardly has been, and is supposed to be unwell, so isn't this presumptive?

[PeachCH]

Great to see Khun Thaksin again in an active role. He knows how to close business deals. Good ???? luck 

[paddypower]

11 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

What did you expect? Lying is second nature to these people.

reminds me of the story about a Singaporean businessman, who was asked by a colleague if he was going to invest in a big project in Thailand. He said ''no way - I'd get Thai'd if I did''.

[Venom]

But he wants to stay home and take care of his grandkids and stay out of politics. DUH. ???????????? 

[paddypower]

2 hours ago, Artisi said:

Being Thailand, we can change anything at anytime to meet our  requirements or just simply ignore  what doesn't suit the outcome. 

yep. it's called the art of the brain fart. Thai's have always suffered from short term memory loss - even before the legalization of ganja.

[Adumbration]

It is sickening to read anything about Thai politics. 

 

So predictable, so corrupt, and so morally bankrupt.

 

I wish this forum would cease posting any Thai political news feed.

[Artisi]

15 minutes ago, Adumbration said:

It is sickening to read anything about Thai politics. 

 

So predictable, so corrupt, and so morally bankrupt.

 

I wish this forum would cease posting any Thai political news feed.

Without it, AN would end up bankrupt ????

[KannikaP]

4 hours ago, Gknrd said:

Should've of written Should HAVE?

Got it.. Thanks

 

Good. Now write out 100 times

'I should have written should have instead of should of'   

555

[Artisi]

2 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Good. Now write out 100 times

'I should have written should have instead of should of'   

555

And hand it in to your teacher before leaving school this afternoon. 

[crazykopite]

That was always the deal the current PM is only there as the poodle to the fugitive this election was stolen from the people 

[Jelli]

Never big red shirt fan but at least they're not yellow shirts. Reds back in power and disliking this lot more and more each day.

 

Anyone voted for MFP it's just tragic

[Jelli]

24 minutes ago, Adumbration said:

It is sickening to read anything about Thai politics. 

 

So predictable, so corrupt, and so morally bankrupt.

 

I wish this forum would cease posting any Thai political news feed.

Not arguing but I don't see how the west is any better. US entirely lost all moral authority decades ago but now days it's brutally clear

[Frankie baby]

And their it is. So the new PM was also in on it. Next comes the "We cant wait Syndrome" we need you now?

[Almer]

I was wondering why they hadn't filled the finance ministers role 555  OMG  this will be played out in the world's press for sure encouraging loads of investments. 

[Almer]

7 minutes ago, Frankie baby said:

And their it is. So the new PM was also in on it. Next comes the "We cant wait Syndrome" we need you now?

Corruption beyond belief

[Almer]

17 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

That was always the deal the current PM is only there as the poodle to the fugitive this election was stolen from the people 

Agreed

[Almer]

1 hour ago, Ironmike said:

With all of his experience in prison maybe they will make him minister of prisons oh wait a second he would need to be in prison first to do that,,,, forget about it maybe Thai treasurer and this country will be fu%ked

Finance minister is vacant

[BenStark]

2 hours ago, 2baht said:

Have you noticed, there are very few convictions of influential people! 

Have you noticed that Thaksin, the influential subject of this thread, is convicted?

[2baht]

2 minutes ago, BenStark said:

Have you noticed that Thaksin, the influential subject of this thread, is convicted?

Window dressing! See how long they detain him! 

 

 

[brianthainess]

So even another convicted jail bird to join the Thai government. so I guess a full pardon is on the books as his crimes were committed in Thailand. Jeez.

[keithkarmann]

12 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

What did you expect? Lying is second nature to these people.

They convince themselves that what verbal diorea comes out of their mouths is the truth.

[Adumbration]

42 minutes ago, Jelli said:

Not arguing but I don't see how the west is any better. US entirely lost all moral authority decades ago but now days it's brutally clear

This is a Thai forum last time I checked.

[webfact]

Thaksin could become government advisor : Srettha

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be assigned an advisory role in his government, once he completes his time in prison.

 

“I believe he has value to add to the government and to the people of Thailand,” Srettha said during an interview with Bloomberg Television in New York.

 

He also pointed to Thaksin’s popularity. “He was, and probably still is the most popular prime minister in the history of Thai politics,” Srettha claimed.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-22

 

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[jacko45k]

He must be getting better, perhaps he can be moved to the cells now!

[Adumbration]

52 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Without it, AN would end up bankrupt ????

If they don't back off on the fake accounts and insanely intrusive ads the outcome will be the same.

[lom]

Srettha, the decoy, the stand-in. Is someone surprised?

[Geoffggi]

Nothing new here this was the plan all along