Thai media have been rife with speculation that Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is only a few steps away from taking over the country’s top executive post from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

“Substitute prime minister” is the term they have been using in recent weeks when referring to the leader of Bhumjaithai, the second largest partner in the Srettha coalition government.

 

The speculation has become more intense as Thailand's Constitutional Court is set to rule on Srettha’s political fate on August 14. Srettha is accused of a serious breach of political ethics by appointing a lawyer with conviction record to join his Cabinet in late April this year.

If found guilty, Srettha will be disqualified as prime minister along with his government.  The House of Representatives will need to vote for a new prime minister. 

 

That’s why all eyes have been on Anutin as Srettha’s potential successor.  Many analysts have concurred that Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, supposedly the first in line to succeed Srettha if something is to happen to him, is not yet ready for the job.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-08-05

 

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just one small step to go anutin. i always knew you would find your rightful place. 

1 hour ago, stoner said:

just one small step to go anutin. i always knew you would find your rightful place. 

And another giant leap backwards for Thailand.

10 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

And another giant leap backwards for Thailand.

 

another normal day in paradise then. 

They likely spend a lot of time laughing about how they stole the election from the people, and about how they were appointed by higher powers, and how untouchable they are. 

 

They are the last people in the world who should be leading Thailand at this time. They are dull, regressive dinosaurs. 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Many analysts have concurred that Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, supposedly the first in line to succeed Srettha if something is to happen to him, is not yet ready for the job.

 

Fine analysis .

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

If found guilty, Srettha will be disqualified as prime minister along with his government.  The House of Representatives will need to vote for a new prime minister. 

 

Upside down , boy you turn me , inside out and round and round ...

 

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Many analysts have concurred that Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, supposedly the first in line to succeed Srettha if something is to happen to him, is not yet ready for the job.

How come? No girl power?

6 hours ago, webfact said:

“Substitute prime minister” is the term they have been using in recent weeks when referring to the leader of Bhumjaithai, the second largest partner in the Srettha coalition government.

Yes Substituted for Pita................