Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sudden appearance at the Pheu Thai Party’s headquarters has sparked intense speculation about his true intentions.

 

To dispel mounting rumours, Phumtham Wechayachai, former Pheu Thai Secretary-General, clarified that Thaksin’s scheduled rendezvous on Tuesday was merely a gesture of convenience.

 

“It’s not about control. It’s about respect.”

 

Phumtham asserted that the visit was solely to facilitate interactions with party MPs whom Thaksin holds in high esteem.

 

Addressing concerns of power play, Prime Minister’s Office Minister Puangpet Chunlaiad reiterated that the meeting held no political sway.

 

“Every Pheu Thai member wants to see Thaksin, but it’s purely personal.”

 

Deputy Transport Minister Monporn Charoensri highlighted Thaksin’s historical ties to the party, underscoring his natural inclination to reconnect with Pheu Thai MPs upon his return to the country.

 

Thaksin’s unexpected appearance comes amidst a backdrop of health controversies and legal battles. After a tumultuous stint in prison, his recent parole and discharge from a hospital have raised eyebrows, with critics questioning the timing and motives behind his release.

 

Ministers within the Prime Minister’s Office echoed similar sentiments, asserting that every Pheu Thai MP and party member harboured a fervent desire to glimpse the former Thai prime minister.

 

Brushing aside claims of political significance, Puangpet Chunlaiad affirmed that visiting the 74 year old Thaksin at his residence would be impractical due to congestion.

 

Deputy Transport Minister Monporn Charoensri highlighted Thaksin’s historical ties to the party, underscoring his intrinsic desire to reunite with Pheu Thai MPs upon his return to the country, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Despite initial legal entanglements, Thaksin’s reduced jail term and subsequent parole have paved the way for his resurgence onto the political scene. Critics have been left questioning the rationale behind his extended hospital stay, while Thaksin himself has exhibited signs of improved health, symbolised by his recent pilgrimage to the City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-26

 

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3 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

“It’s not about control. It’s about respect.”

 

Don Corleone couldn't have said it better himself.

3 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

“It’s not about control. It’s about respect.”

 

Don Corleone couldn't have said it better himself.

6 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

Don Corleone couldn't have said it better himself.

 

Don Corleone also thought :

 

He had long ago learned that society imposes insults that must be borne, comforted by the knowledge that in this world there comes a time when the most humble of men, if he keeps his eyes open, can take his revenge on the most powerful. It was this knowledge that prevented the Don from losing the humility all his friends admired in him.

 

Titter. 🙄

 

 

Basically, he gives us the finger.

I do what I want to do. And there is nothing you can do about it.

 

He is a sad man that he still needs to do this to feed his ego.

The ex boss wants to go and see his ex work mates and some folk are in uproar.

Get a life and sort out the country's problems for goodness sake.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sudden appearance at the Pheu Thai Party’s headquarters has sparked intense speculation about his true intentions.

I think we can guess his intentions, not sure about the girls though ?

14 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

Don Corleone couldn't have said it better himself.

 

15 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Basically, he gives us the finger.

I do what I want to do. And there is nothing you can do about it.

 

He is a sad man that he still needs to do this to feed his ego.

Sounds like just about all of us really.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thaksin’s unexpected appearance comes amidst a backdrop of health controversies and legal battles. After a tumultuous stint in prison, his recent parole and discharge from a hospital have raised eyebrows, with critics questioning the timing and motives behind his release.

 

Clarification: he has never been in prison. 

This would make a great NetFlix movie and what about the neck collar another picture shows him fully functional no sling no neck brace hair dyed what an amazing recovery 

Just get on with tending to Thailands real problems, Thaksin will do what he wants to do regardless!

24 minutes ago, paul1804 said:

Just get on with tending to Thailands real problems, Thaksin will do what he wants to do regardless!

 

They won't be able to fix any problems if they do not address the blatant corruption, cronyism and nepotism first. 

 

Otherwise, the cycle of coups will continue. 

14 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

The ex boss wants to go and see his ex work mates and some folk are in uproar.

Get a life and sort out the country's problems for goodness sake.

Nothing ex about this bloke. He has been in control since he fled and is still in control.

19 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Basically, he gives us the finger.

I do what I want to do. And there is nothing you can do about it.

 

He is a sad man that he still needs to do this to feed his ego.

You write like you are a Thai national. I'm pretty sure there is not a real Thai who could care less what you think. Seems you have lost the plot. Maybe it's time to head home

He should paint his face orange, like the other guy.

 

2 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

They won't be able to fix any problems if they do not address the blatant corruption, cronyism and nepotism first. 

 

Otherwise, the cycle of coups will continue. 

If it were me who had the job of cleaning up the place, I think I would want to start with the military and the wunnerful medals-bedecked generals before I got around to Thaksin.

 

Thaksin is small fry compared to them.

Knowing what I do prison stints and being less than 48 hours they are not tumultuous Tony 🤔

4 hours ago, pegman said:

You write like you are a Thai national. I'm pretty sure there is not a real Thai who could care less what you think. Seems you have lost the plot. Maybe it's time to head home

 

Maybe there is nobody who cares what I think. Maybe also nobody cares what you think.

But this is an open forum and we both can publish what we think.

 

And just in case you don't know it, the internet works all over the world. So even if I would go home I could still write something in this forum - only to annoy you. 😉 

8 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

They won't be able to fix any problems if they do not address the blatant corruption, cronyism and nepotism first. 

 

Otherwise, the cycle of coups will continue. 

Yes thats very true but do you really think they are going to get their snouts out of the trough?

On 3/27/2024 at 5:39 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Maybe there is nobody who cares what I think. Maybe also nobody cares what you think.

But this is an open forum and we both can publish what we think.

 

And just in case you don't know it, the internet works all over the world. So even if I would go home I could still write something in this forum - only to annoy you. 😉 

Well I'm sure I am not alone in enjoying how rotten things have been going for you in the last spell. Also knowing how much it's going to get even worse with the return and vindication of Ms Yingluck. 

6 hours ago, pegman said:

Well I'm sure I am not alone in enjoying how rotten things have been going for you in the last spell. Also knowing how much it's going to get even worse with the return and vindication of Ms Yingluck. 

Exactly what has gone rotten for me?