Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand?

[fulhamster]

1 hour ago, CharlesHolzhauer said:

Maybe, just maybe we'll see the newly introduced tax guidelines changed or even canceled.

Or even clarified so we know what is really going on

[TroubleandGrumpy]

4 hours ago, zhounan said:

Probably the Sino-Thai clans the own most of Thailand economy.

No probability about it - they are in control as such and will be for a long time to come.

 

IMO Thaksin is and will be 'influencing' things for a few more years, but Srettha will be replaced as PM by Yingluck Shinawatra (Thaksin's Sister) after she returns to Thailand.   

[Thingamabob]

30 approx elite families, and a cabal of senior Thai military. They have allowed Thaksin to return, and to avoid penal justice, on the condition that he gives full backing to their best interests. Should he fail to do so he will be gone, just as he was previously.

[brianthainess]

The Military has and always will be in charge of Thailand, and 'Him' at the very top.

[brianthainess]

Certainty no political party.  

[TheFishman1]

The guy has already been a crook, his whole life he he stole billions of dollars from Thailand. He leaves the country for 15 years. He comes back to a heroes, welcoming no jail time and a few more months I have a sister back it’s unbelievable TIT.

[Burma Bill]

Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand?

 

The multibillionaire Thai business "establishment" families? 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

How many prime ministers does Thailand have now?

None, just a political debacle.

[dinsdale]

The true power in charge comes from where it has always come from.

[rwill]

7 hours ago, bob smith said:

There’s only one person truly in charge in Thailand.

 

Though that person is most definitely not in that photograph.

 

bob.

bob is in charge?

[digger70]

Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand? 

 

You shouldn't have to ask that. 

 

Thepthai said Yingluck who had allegedly quietly pushed for last year’s successful naming of real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin as head of a post-election government would probably wait until after that date in August so her brother would manipulate to bring her back home as had been the case of his own.

Everything is Clear  now.     Not Clean

[rovinman]

9 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Ridiculous. How can someone run away from a conviction, returning after 15 years as a wanted criminal to supposed imprisonment, step straight back into the top job in town?

 

MAFIA  !
You're either IN the know or don't NEED to know  !

[bob smith]

4 hours ago, rwill said:

bob is in charge?

don’t be silly.

[JulesMad]

13 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand?

Police and Army

[NoshowJones]

15 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand?

 

 

Uhm, the Thai Constitution is quite clear on this question.

 

Chapter 1, Sections 2 & 3.

 

 

Anyone in the military who has guns, tanks and other soldiers behind him.

[SABloke]

Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand?

 

Voldemort 🤫

[BayArea]

22 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Thought Thaksin was police?

I stand corrected.  He was police.

[bannork]

On 3/6/2024 at 6:21 AM, TroubleandGrumpy said:

No probability about it - they are in control as such and will be for a long time to come.

 

IMO Thaksin is and will be 'influencing' things for a few more years, but Srettha will be replaced as PM by Yingluck Shinawatra (Thaksin's Sister) after she returns to Thailand.   

Due to her warmth, good looks and charm, Yingluk was, and no doubt still, remains popular upcountry, but I wonder whether she's ambitious enough to want to be PM again.

Plus her lack of political experience, poor English and geography skills would mean more criticism on social media.

I'd expect Pheu Thai to use her more for boosting their image, campaigning during election time, etc 

But she may prefer a private life, after all Tony owes her a lot.

[TroubleandGrumpy]

9 minutes ago, bannork said:

Due to her warmth, good looks and charm, Yingluk was, and no doubt still, remains popular upcountry, but I wonder whether she's ambitious enough to want to be PM again.

Plus her lack of political experience, poor English and geography skills would mean more criticism on social media.

I'd expect Pheu Thai to use her more for boosting their image, campaigning during election time, etc 

But she may prefer a private life, after all Tony owes her a lot.

Good points - no way I can disgaree with any of that. Indeed Thaksin may want Yingluck to return both to do as you say, and to guide/mentor his daughter to be come PM.  I guess we will soon find out - I am very sure she will be back here this year.

 

[timberpond]

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LKY predicted his return more than a decade ago.