How many prime ministers does Thailand have? It’s a question dramatized by the much-taunted action of Srettha Thavisin who appeared to be kissing a hand of Paetongtarn Shinawatra immediately after she was named the new leader of the Pheu Thai Party, a scene that looks like a film’s ending hinting at a sequel.

 

“I’m serious,” veteran journalist Suthichai Yoon tweeted after Srettha jokingly asked reporters “which prime minister” they were seeking comments from. “I heard we have two,” Srettha quipped at the time.

 

“Do we actually have three?” Suthichai asked. His tweet carried a picture of Srettha respectfully bowing before Paetongtarn during the congratulatory scene full of smiles and hand clapping after she officially took the helm of a political empire her father had founded.

 

Srettha retweeted it, and gave a very short answer. “Just one krub, (and the name is) Srettha Thavisin,” he said. To many people, though, that is not convincing enough. Speculation to the contrary has mushroomed unabated.

 

by Tulsathit Taptim

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-03

 

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Everything seems to be going to plan for the Shinawatra clan and Pheu Thai Party 

Well, fancy that, a PM named Tony! 

Aren't we about out of Shinawatra's yet?

Muppet Show ... but not as funny ...

 

Edited November 3, 20232 yr by nobodysfriend

34 minutes ago, ignore it said:

Aren't we about out of Shinawatra's yet?

Nope never going to happen lol too many grandkids.

 

That's why tony came back to start grooming the next gen

 

As to how many prime ministers the answer is one.  With a puppet master holding the strings

"Paetongtarn’s rise gives birth to some strange theories"

There might be some strange "theorys" ... but seriously, anyone with 2 brain cells to rub together can see what is afoot.

Influential and powerful 💪 people always manage to push/pull the levers of power well beyond any useful time-frame - rather simply because they can and it's profitable. 

I don't see how the Thaksin political dynasty does any specific good for the country.   - not a phenomenon unique to Thailand.

Edited November 3, 20232 yr by expat_4_life

There is only one who makes the decisions. Does it really matter who his speaker is? 

 

 

1 hour ago, ignore it said:

Aren't we about out of Shinawatra's yet?

 

     Ing just knocked out another one, Shins for generations to come!

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Srettha retweeted it, and gave a very short answer. “Just one krub, (and the name is) Srettha Thavisin,” he said. To many people, though, that is not convincing enough. Speculation to the contrary has mushroomed unabated.

Not so much how many prime ministers there are but how many strings are attached to the puppet.

51 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Not so much how many prime ministers there are but how many strings are attached to the puppet.

No leaders work alone except if he or she is a dictator. 

They just keep rising from the ashes. As long as the old man is alive they will never stop..

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Srettha Thavisin who appeared to be kissing a hand of Paetongtarn Shinawatra immediately after she was named the new leader

Fake news he kissed the back of his OWN hand not Hers.

😱 What is that in her pants? 😱 she looks pleased to see him 

Is it a gun in your pocket? 😃

One, as the other 1.5 are only puppets...

6 hours ago, 2baht said:

 

     Ing just knocked out another one, Shins for generations to come!

 

Yes, just like the Kims in North Korea, the Marcos's in the Philippines, and the 'Docs' in Haiti. - Name of prime ministers in 2030 and 2040? Probably both starting with 'S' and ending in 'a'...

 

Edited November 3, 20232 yr by StayinThailand2much

7 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Nope never going to happen lol too many grandkids.

 

That's why tony came back to start grooming the next gen

 

As to how many prime ministers the answer is one.  With a puppet master holding the strings

Beg to differ.

4 PM's. Each knowing their given role at the moment.

Thoxin

Pinocchio Cha-Cha

Daughter Thoxin, and

Jolly Green Giant.

(Prawit missed roll-call as he was asleep again.)🙃🙃

She's merely another Shin clone like Yingluck was.

They follow the script to the last letter - orchestrated showtime 😉 

Who paid off the national debt?  Why was that important?  What is the national debt now?  Why is that important?  Why does no one ask these questions?