Paetongtarn becomes new leader of Pheu Thai

[snoop1130]

 

Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of Thaksin  Shinawatra, was elected new leader of the Pheu Thai party today (Friday).

 

Replacing Cholnan Srikaew, who resigned, Paetongtarn, 37, was chosen during a meeting of executives and core members of the party at the party’s headquarters. As Thaksin’s daughter, her victory surprised no one. Her father founded the party.

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to attend the meeting this afternoon.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-27

 

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[fondue zoo]

Is it her birthday today?

[Dogmatix]

A right air head that one.

[OneMoreFarang]

And I thought Thais want wise and experienced leaders.

But then again, who did they vote for? The daughter or the father?

 

Imagine if the father would be sick in hospital and wouldn't be able to make any decisions, and then the daughter must think for herself. Difficult times.

 

[Pouatchee]

  On 10/27/2023 at 10:52 AM, Dogmatix said:

A right air head that one.

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you mean dumb blonde?  😋

 

totally agree

[observer90210]

Be it Biden, Trump or Sunak, they all have nominated either family or cronies at top positions. The only difference could be that once ousted from power, the new kingpin in office, put's in his new cronies.

 

In Thailand, it could be a bit more patriarcal with politics carved on foundations of power and money and tend to remain within the respetive dynasties.

 

When it comes to politics, very much a same joke all over the world.

[retarius]

Some totally unexpected and highly popular news. I would like to see more of this young lady.

[bang saen guy]

  On 10/27/2023 at 10:52 AM, Dogmatix said:

A right air head that one.

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Was told by my wife's friend that by the time this lady finished uni all her professors had nice new houses and drove new Mercs

[hotchilli]

  On 10/27/2023 at 10:25 AM, snoop1130 said:

As Thaksin’s daughter, her victory surprised no one. Her father founded the party.

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The legacy continues.... pulling Thailand back to the dark ages.

[zzaa09]

So I see.....a few behind the curtain strings being being coerced. 

[nobodysfriend]

 

I do not see anybody on this photo that I would believe is a true friend of normal thai people .

I only see people who I suspect not to care much about the many thai people wanting a better life .

They would vote for anything as long as they see an advantage for themselves .

[Cake Monster]

Leader by proxy

[redwood1]

Here you go.....She speaks English...Sort of...

 

 

 

[redwood1]

  On 10/28/2023 at 12:40 AM, Cake Monster said:

Leader by proxy

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What else could it be?

[mfd101]

But she looks nice. This is the main qualification in the Land of Appearances.

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 10/27/2023 at 2:18 PM, bang saen guy said:

Was told by my wife's friend that by the time this lady finished uni all her professors had nice new houses and drove new Mercs

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"Was told by my wife's friend..." 

 

Must be true, then, uncorroborated hearsay, also known as nonsense, is always safe to go on.

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 10/28/2023 at 12:07 AM, zzaa09 said:

So I see.....a few behind the curtain strings being being coerced. 

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Getting your "twitching curtains" and "pulling strings" metaphors a bit mixed up, aren't you!?

[2baht]

  On 10/27/2023 at 10:48 AM, fondue zoo said:

Is it her birthday today?

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     She's warming the seat for Daddy, he'll be along soon!

[2baht]

  On 10/27/2023 at 11:03 PM, hotchilli said:

The legacy continues.... pulling Thailand back to the dark ages.

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     Oh, did it leave??? 😏

[Bundooman]

  On 10/28/2023 at 1:16 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

"Was told by my wife's friend..." 

 

Must be true, then, uncorroborated hearsay, also known as nonsense, is always safe to go on.

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So, it seems, uncorroborated denials of such practice, also known as nonsense - also applies to you then, right?

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 10/28/2023 at 1:54 AM, Bundooman said:

  On 10/28/2023 at 1:16 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

"Was told by my wife's friend..." 

 

Must be true, then, uncorroborated hearsay, also known as nonsense, is always safe to go on.

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So, it seems, uncorroborated denials of such practice, also known as nonsense - also applies to you then, right?

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I didn't post any uncorroborated hearsay, so, no, it does not apply to me in this case.  

[seajae]

with the big boss thaksin back in Thailand they all have to do as they are told so they appoint his air head daughter who will do exactly as daddy tells her, shows how pathetic thai politics really are

[BenStark]

Yeah right, you better hadn't used the words "move forward" so many times in the interview, because we all know what your goal was

 

[BenStark]

  On 10/28/2023 at 2:07 AM, seajae said:

with the big boss thaksin back in Thailand they all have to do as they are told so they appoint his air head daughter who will do exactly as daddy tells her, shows how pathetic thai politics really are

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Srettha is the next one to be replaced

[damian]

Tony's tried and true recipe: 

1. Put a young pretty up to woo the masses;
2. Control from the rear; 
3. Mix in with a dolop of 'you see minions we are young and forward thinking too' propaganda;

Let's hope the Thai people won't be fooled again.

 

And that video interview; she cut that off quick when the journo probed too deep and required more context than just 'move forward', 'for the people', 'do our best'.  

[ujayujay]

This is how everything is arranged: Thaksin leads the party from the background and Pheu Thai's finances are secure!

[redwood1]

Paetongtarn for prime minister ?

[Artisi]

  On 10/28/2023 at 4:01 AM, redwood1 said:

Paetongtarn for prime minister ?

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Probably no worse than previous PM's. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

  On 10/27/2023 at 11:38 AM, retarius said:

Some totally unexpected and highly popular news. I would like to see more of this young lady.

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Disgusting! She's a married woman not a Playboy centrefold. 😋

[retarius]

  On 10/27/2023 at 11:03 PM, hotchilli said:

The legacy continues.... pulling Thailand back to the dark ages.

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It was the golden age from most people's point off view.