Popular Post webfact Posted March 15 Popular Post Share Posted March 15 The media spotlight has been fixed on Thaksin Shinawatra ever since he returned to Thailand last August after 15 years in exile. That scrutiny intensified on Thursday as the former prime minister began a three-day trip to Chiang Mai less than a month after being released on parole. Thaksin’s first visit to his home province since being ousted in a coup 17 years ago will reportedly include a merit-making ceremony at a Buddhist temple for his deceased parents and ancestors. He stepped down from his private jet in Chiang Mai on Thursday morning to be welcomed by a group of red-shirt supporters and provincial officials. Analysts say Thaksin will use the trip to boost support in the city for his proxy party Pheu Thai after its disappointing performance in last year’s general election. The current ruling party won only two of 10 MP seats up for grabs in Chiang Mai, which had been a key stronghold of Thaksin-controlled parties since Thai Rak Thai came to power over two decades ago. Move Forward grabbed seven of the MP seats in Chiang Mai, while Palang Pracharath won one. Thaksin’s sights are also set on the next provincial administrative organization (PAO) elections, due early next year, analysts said. Displaying political clout Olarn Thinbangtieo, a lecturer at Burapha University’s Faculty of Political Science and Law, said Thaksin’s visit underlines the ex-premier’s strong political influence and behind-the-scenes power. According to Olarn, Thaksin has displayed his political clout on three levels since returning to his family mansion on February 18: the regional level by meeting Cambodia’s former prime minister Hun Sen on Feb 21, the national level by meeting Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin a few days later, and the local level with his ongoing Chiang Mai trip to meet political allies. By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Full story: Thai PBS 2024-03-15 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted March 15 Popular Post Share Posted March 15 31 minutes ago, webfact said: Olarn Thinbangtieo, a lecturer at Burapha University’s Faculty of Political Science and Law, said Thaksin’s visit underlines the ex-premier’s strong political influence and behind-the-scenes power. Fairly sure us not Political Science and Law lecturers on here have been saying this for rather some time now. Everyone knows he has never stopped being the puppeteer. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 11 minutes ago, dinsdale said: Fairly sure us not Political Science and Law lecturers on here have been saying this for rather some time now. Everyone knows he has never stopped being the puppeteer. he was certainly stating the bleeding obvious. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted March 15 Popular Post Share Posted March 15 "Analysts say Thaksin will use the trip to boost support in the city for his proxy party Pheu Thai after its disappointing performance in last year’s general election. The current ruling party won only two of 10 MP seats up for grabs in Chiang Mai, which had been a key stronghold of Thaksin-controlled parties since Thai Rak Thai came to power over two decades ago. Move Forward grabbed seven of the MP seats in Chiang Mai, while Palang Pracharath won one." For the sake of the country's future let's hope this time around it's zero seats for thaksin's clowns. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Just now, Artisi said: "Analysts say Thaksin will use the trip to boost support in the city for his proxy party Pheu Thai after its disappointing performance in last year’s general election. The current ruling party won only two of 10 MP seats up for grabs in Chiang Mai, which had been a key stronghold of Thaksin-controlled parties since Thai Rak Thai came to power over two decades ago. Move Forward grabbed seven of the MP seats in Chiang Mai, while Palang Pracharath won one." For the sake of the country's future let's hope this time around it's zero seats for thaksin's clowns. Sadly next time round MFP will not exist and Pita will be barred from politics for 10 yrs. The military has already decided this and the judges have been handed their verdicts and substantial brown paper bags. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted March 15 Popular Post Share Posted March 15 Just now, dinsdale said: Sadly next time round MFP will not exist and Pita will be barred from politics for 10 yrs. The military has already decided this and the judges have been handed their verdicts and substantial brown paper bags. Resurrection comes to mind, simple relabel it Forward Thailand Party and run it from behind just as the criminal T S has been running PT. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wrwest Posted March 15 Popular Post Share Posted March 15 Not good timing for anyone to come to Chiang Mai. Especially an older man with heart issues. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 15 Popular Post Share Posted March 15 3 hours ago, webfact said: The media spotlight has been fixed on Thaksin Shinawatra ever since he returned to Thailand last August after 15 years in exile. That scrutiny intensified on Thursday as the former prime minister began a three-day trip to Chiang Mai less than a month after being released on parole. Amazing recovery, last week his arm was in a sling... now look at him in the Op photo. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 No surprise in the meeting with the Prime Minister. No surprise that he’s in Chiang Mai for a few days. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefsurfah Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Here we go again, the more things change the more things stay the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Let's wind up the clock ...... Tik Tok Tik Tok Tik Tok ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Not much of a travel restriction on his parole then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Forever Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 47 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said: Not much of a travel restriction on his parole then. I think you'll find there were no domestic travel restrictions attached to conditions of Mr T's parole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, reefsurfah said: Here we go again, the more things change the more things stay the same. You mean the usual comments on this forum? Yeah, a broken record indeed. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleandGrumpy Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Thaksin is doing everything he can to prepare PT to win the next election, which will be after the new Senate is appointed and in place, and their views/requirements found out (2025?). MFP will be the PT's junior partner in a coalition if they dont win enough seats by themselves. PT will by then have Thaksin's Sister/Daughter as their leader and next PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommers Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Is it coincidental that pollution has hit the year's highest since he arrived and was followed around by a rent a crowd movb of grannies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefsurfah Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, arithai12 said: You mean the usual comments on this forum? Yeah, a broken record indeed. The usual suspects 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Well he does look like a ghost doesn't he, so I'd guess "resurrection" is a real possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 3/15/2024 at 1:19 PM, Wrwest said: Not good timing for anyone to come to Chiang Mai. Especially an older man with heart issues. If he really sick be lucky to get out CM alive. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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