Thaksin’s parole won’t alter Thailand’s politics, says Pheu Thai

[webfact]

Pheu Thai Party Deputy Leader Chusak Sirinil recently threw light on the potential impact of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra‘s impending parole, stating that it won’t significantly alter the political landscape of the nation.

 

He expressed confidence in the current government’s performance and the prime minister’s full functionality, dismissing the speculations of major changes anticipated by many political observers.

 

Chusak reinforced the party’s belief that criticism is welcomed but should be confined within the legal framework to prevent the emergence of division or discord. When asked about Thaksin’s return strengthening the Pheu Thai Party, Chusak put forth that the party’s strength should be built on the expertise and capabilities of its existing personnel, reported The Pattaya News.

 

Yet, he acknowledged that the 74 year old Thaksin holds a unifying role for everyone associated with the Pheu Thai Party. Chusak also addressed queries about whether Thaksin’s parole could incite social conflicts. He redirected this concern to the ongoing judicial process stating that it should decide on the matter.

 

Chusak’s statements come amid the speculations surrounding the political implications of the former PMr’s parole. Thaksin, who was ousted from power following a military coup in 2006, was living in self-imposed exile to avoid a corruption conviction he claims was politically motivated. His return to Thailand sparked a wide array of speculations, with analysts divided on its potential impact on the country’s political fabric.

 

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[flyingtlger]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Pheu Thai Party Deputy Leader Chusak Sirinil recently threw light on the potential impact of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra‘s impending parole, stating that it won’t significantly alter the political landscape of the nation.

Wishful thinking. Thanksin already has his hands on the controls....

[ezzra]

To say what Thaksin will do or not do is like trying to predict next year whether, it is obvious

that he will do something in politics, either with full view or behind the scenes, it is not within

this man nature to just fade away...

Edited February 15 by ezzra

[Thumbs]

Why would it alter thai politics? He has been running the country from his hospital bed since they came into power

[jippytum]

Why should his release change anything He has and will continue to run things since the election. 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Pheu Thai Party Deputy Leader Chusak Sirinil recently threw light on the potential impact of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra‘s impending parole, stating that it won’t significantly alter the political landscape of the nation

it already has.. 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Thumbs said:

Why would it alter thai politics? He has been running the country from his hospital bed since they came into power

Hospital bed... you must be joking, he's been at home all along.

[klauskunkel]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

he acknowledged that the 74 year old Thaksin holds a unifying role for everyone associated with the Pheu Thai Party

so he unifies Pheu Thai while he divides the country, what does that say about Pheu Thai?

[StayinThailand2much]

Yeah, right...

[john donson]

ban for life in politics not possible ?

[Hunz Kittisak]

On 2/16/2024 at 7:34 AM, ezzra said:

To say what Thaksin will do or not do is like trying to predict next year whether, it is obvious

that he will do something in politics, either with full view or behind the scenes, it is not within

this man nature to just fade away...

Why should he fade away? 
he’s the man to make Thailand great again! 

[zzaa09]

On 2/15/2024 at 2:02 PM, flyingtlger said:

Wishful thinking. Thanksin already has his hands on the controls....

More ways than what might be understood or discussed. 

Perhaps this was the plan from the elites all along. 

Oh well....

 

Could be worse.

[metisdead]

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[OneMoreFarang]

On 2/16/2024 at 4:52 AM, webfact said:

Thaksin’s return strengthening the Pheu Thai Party

It must be so much easier for all the PT politicians to kiss his feet and ask him for "advice". 

[OneMoreFarang]

I wonder how many days it will take him to recover from being the sickest Thai convicted criminal. 

I am sure Sunday evening he will already feel so much better.

TiT