Popular Post webfact Posted February 9 Popular Post Share Posted February 9 Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat came forward to address the controversies surrounding his alleged Cambodian ancestry. In a recent Instagram post that captivated his 2.7 million followers, Pita shed light on his maternal grandmother, Anusri, and the intriguing connections within his family tree. Setting the record straight, Pita affirmed his grandmother’s birthplace as Bangkok, vehemently dismissing any claims of Cambodian descent. However, he did acknowledge that his grandmother had resided in Battambang for some time. The astute politician emphasised that he had never laid claim to being part of the prominent Abhaiwong family. In a heartfelt message shared on his Instagram account (@pita.ig), Pita explained the circumstances surrounding a picture he posted back in 2015, during his visit to Battambang. The photograph, featuring his beloved grandmother, was intended to pay homage to her memory. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Nation Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-10 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted February 9 Popular Post Share Posted February 9 and this is in any way relevant to anything how ? 6 5 3 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted February 9 Popular Post Share Posted February 9 So what is the problem?? Many Thais have Chinese ancestors too, or Burmese or Laos.... What is then problem that he has a Cambodian Grandmother?? A new item to keep him away from the Government? Throw all the ones with Chinese roots out than too 6 3 2 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted February 9 Popular Post Share Posted February 9 3 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: So what is the problem?? Many Thais have Chinese ancestors too, or Burmese or Laos.... What is then problem that he has a Cambodian Grandmother?? A new item to keep him away from the Government? Throw all the ones with Chinese roots out than too I don't know but I suppose in Thailand Thai-Chinese is associated with Thai elites and Thai-Cambodian is ... not. 3 1 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthegimp Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Read the article on this one. It sounds like he got caught out on a misleading post about his lineage. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted February 9 Popular Post Share Posted February 9 44 minutes ago, webfact said: Pita shed light on his maternal grandmother Why would anybody care about his grandmother? 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobthegimp Posted February 9 Popular Post Share Posted February 9 8 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Why would anybody care about his grandmother? Homogeneous populations can be funny about that sort of thing. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nikmar Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 bizarre what people choose to pick up on when they feel a need to attack someone. Seems a little desperate to me. 4 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, stoner said: and this is in any way relevant to anything how ? If you are a xenophobic nationalist Thai its very relevant. 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, sungod said: If you are a xenophobic nationalist Thai its very relevant. He was born here though right ? The irony of them acting like that when how many would be mixed themselves. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, stoner said: He was born here though right ? The irony of them acting like that when how many would be mixed themselves. The establishment loves to attack people who are not "100% Thai" when it suits, but that's fine because they are of Chinese descent. The Cambodians however are of little worth...... Unfortunately they dont see it they way most normal human beings do. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 2 hours ago, stoner said: and this is in any way relevant to anything how ? It is to counter the smear campaign mounted by the election-thieves to rid themselves of opposition. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 His Grandmother looked very beautiful, obviously no inbreeding there, unlike some I can't mention. 🤐🤐 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post huangnon Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, sungod said: If you are a xenophobic nationalist Thai its very relevant. Yep. It's sometimes hard to fathom just how nuts some Thais are about their (fake) lineage and ancestry. We have a few amongst our staff at work. Completely brainwashed from an early age. 🤪 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwinchester Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 If only his grandmother was Chinese, there wouldn't be any so called controversy then. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, sungod said: The establishment loves to attack people who are not "100% Thai" when it suits, but that's fine because they are of Chinese descent. The Cambodians however are of little worth...... Unfortunately they dont see it they way most normal human beings do. 60% of Thais don't speak Thai as their first language, Thailand doesn't have a homogeneous population. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CMHomeboy78 Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: His Grandmother looked very beautiful, obviously no inbreeding there, unlike some I can't mention. 🤐🤐 Beautiful indeed, and she looks a lot more Thai than Khmer. Siam occupied and dominated Angkor Wat and most of Northeastern Cambodia from the early 1400s until the French Colonial regime drove them out in the 19th century. Battambang had been the Siamese administrative center of the province. The fact that Pita's grandmother had once lived there - or even if she was born there - doesn't prove Khmer ancestry. Not that it would matter anyway. He made a mistake in making an issue of it. Tempest in a teapot. Edited February 10 by CMHomeboy78 7 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sathornlover Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 hours ago, sungod said: If you are a xenophobic nationalist Thai its very relevant. „Pita’s shocking family secrets …“ The bizarre headline alone speaks for itself! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 minutes ago, sathornlover said: „Pita’s shocking family secrets …“ The bizarre headline alone speaks for itself! Yeah, I was waiting for the Mum from Patpong and Dad a GI angle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta01 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Will re-read Charles Darwin's book the origin of species to see if there is a connection. It is amazing sometimes to read what some people are doing or thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 It wouldn't surprise me if there was a group of people that were leaking these sort of things in an effort to discredit him. Thailand is third only to Russia and Cambodia, when it comes to the elite and the powerful attempting to bring down the opposition. The major difference being that Navalny is now spending 20 years in prison due to Putin being the most corrupt politician on the planet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonclark Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 And Taksin and Yingkucks grandmother was Chinese.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) 2 hours ago, edwinchester said: If only his grandmother was Chinese, there wouldn't be any so called controversy then. Edited February 10 by Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Is it not amazing to what extent political dirt-thrown-at-random can go? What has his grandmother's temporary stay in Battambang to do with his personal abilities? Even, if she would have been Cambodian, it would certainly not disqualify him from doing what he does today. Or have I misread the Thai constitution? Remember when they wanted to pee onto Abhisit Vejjajiva (former Thai PM) for the fact, that he was born in Wallsend, United Kingdom, which - by the dinosaurs - should disqualify him from being PM in Thailand? It was brought to a screeching end immediately and never touched again - for those in the know! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Shades of the Mischling Test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippytum Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Only the people who fear Pita becoming more popular than Thaksin make a fuss about every non event trying to make a problem for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, jippytum said: Only the people who fear Pita becoming more popular than Thaksin make a fuss about every non event trying to make a problem for him. In the old days, they would just disappear him. Red Drum Killings. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/opinion/2019/09/05/opinion-thailands-burnt-drum-killings-then-and-now/ Now they just pervert justice, in plain sight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Well it would make a pleasant change to have a Cambodian in charge.....the Chinese have totally ducked Thailand and the (poor) Thais. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 What I find astonishing is how many on here seem to have taken to this guy, based basically on just two things, the words that come out of his mouth (forgetting that he is just another wannabe, very wealthy PM candidate, and just as capable of lying as any other politician) and the dislike and animosity shown to him by the established politicians. He is not going to improve things one iota for any foreigners living here, probably just the opposite, Don't let his bambi faced innocence fool you , he is not your friend, anymore than any of the others. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Nothing shocking. Ridiculous headline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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