Paetongtarn’s pledge: No more Shinawatra slip-ups

[webfact]

Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged to avoid the political disasters plaguing her father and aunt. Addressing the media for the first time after her royal endorsement yesterday, the 37 year old Thai premier made a bold promise to dodge the fate of Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra.

 

The Thai politician made known she is keen to avoid her father’s and aunt’s misfortunes following a traditional ceremony marking her official appointment.

“Neither did they. My focus now is to excel in my role and move beyond these concerns.”

 

Paetongtarn, the third Shinawatra to take the helm of Thailand, faces a formidable challenge. Her predecessors, Thaksin and Yingluck, both faced dramatic oustings by military coups—Thaksin on September 19, 2006, and Yingluck on May 22, 2014. They were also embroiled in corruption scandals, with Thaksin serving time before his sentence was slashed thanks to royal clemency, and Yingluck fleeing the country after being sentenced to five years for corruption.

Despite the shadow of her family’s tumultuous past, Paetongtarn is ready to chart a new course. During her press conference, she laid out her agenda: continuing the economic policies of her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, tackling illegal drugs, improving healthcare, and boosting gender diversity. She also assured that the controversial digital wallet policy would remain, albeit with a pledge for greater fiscal prudence.

With her family’s legacy looming large, Paetongtarn’s promise to break the cycle of political strife is set to be one of the most-watched stories in Thai politics.

 

“The goal is to stimulate the economy so this intention remains.”

 

Government policies

 

Paetongtarn also clarified that she has no plans to appoint her father to any government position but would seek his advice. She addressed concerns about being under her father’s influence, asserting that both she and other Shinawatra family members have their own opinions.

 

She emphasised the importance of her father’s vision.

 

“Details of the government’s policies will be presented to parliament next month.”

The royal ratification ceremony took place yesterday after Paetongtarn won a Parliament vote on Friday by an almost two-thirds majority. The 37 year old was selected for the prime ministerial post after the Constitutional Court dismissed Srettha over an ethics violation case.

 

During the ceremony, Paetongtarn knelt in homage to a portrait of the king before giving a speech thanking him and the people’s representatives for endorsing her. She admitted she had never planned on becoming prime minister but assured all Thais of her readiness to serve them fully.

 

She acknowledged the significant responsibility of leading the nation, especially in the face of economic challenges, and promised to act with honesty and loyalty to the royal institution for the utmost benefit of the public and the nation.

Thai dreams

 

In her address, Paetongtarn emphasised the need for cooperation among all sectors in Thailand, reported Bangkok Post.

 

“This mission is a great one and cannot be accomplished by the prime minister alone. I expect to coordinate power among those of all generations and capable people in all sectors of Thailand, including the Cabinet, coalition parties, civil servants, the private sector, and the public.

 

“I will promote the development of all Thais’ potential and skills and make every square inch in Thailand a space where Thais can have their dreams, use their creativity, and shape their future.

“I, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as the Prime Minister, will do my duty to the best of my ability and make Thailand a country of equal opportunity and happiness for all fellow Thai people.”

 

by Bob Scott 
Picture courtesy of France 24

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-19

 

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[Rimmer]

An error in the original post has been corrected, thank you moonlover for highlighting it

[Gottfrid]

But, slip-ups run in the family? So far seems to evolve and attack every generation.

[petermik]

"Pledge"....her party "pledged" 10,000 baht to all it,s citizens if they came into power...will she be honouring it or will it be a "pledge" that will be forgotten about

[TheAppletons]

33 minutes ago, webfact said:

She also assured that the controversial digital wallet policy would remain, albeit with a pledge for greater fiscal prudence.

 

  ^^ From the OP

 

3 minutes ago, petermik said:

"Pledge"....her party "pledged" 10,000 baht to all it,s citizens if they came into power...will she be honouring it or will it be a "pledge" that will be forgotten about

 

[Will B Good]

 

 

 

So she's not going to get involved in corrupt land deals, dodgy share sales, tax avoidance, nepotism or extortion......

 

.......what an angel.

[MikeandDow]

3 minutes ago, TheAppletons said:

 

  ^^ From the OP

 

 

Yes the PT pledge 10000bhat  But it was a very bad commitment  should have been thought out better in implementation and effect on thai familys in regard to violence it could cause in the family 

[Will B Good]

Just now, MikeandDow said:

Yes the PT pledge 10000bhat  But it was a very bad commitment  should have been thought out better in implementation and effect on thai familys in regard to violence it could cause in the family 

 

 

There was obviously no thought given to it other than 'how can we bribed the whole nation'. 

 

Absolutely infantile politics.

 

 

[Hunz Kittisak]

As long as the army stays in the barracks 

I believe it’s possible this time round

[MikeandDow]

3 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

As long as the army stays in the barracks 

I believe it’s possible this time round

You have to give her a go nothing to lose

[TheFishman1]

God her father stole billions her aunt stole millions and now it’s her turn TIT

[soalbundy]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

So she's not going to get involved in corrupt land deals, dodgy share sales, tax avoidance, nepotism or extortion......

 

.......what an angel.

I think what she meant was 'the slush fund will be increased'

[OneMoreFarang]

If she would be smart, then she would just take the ill-gotten family money and stay away from politics and best stay away from the public. But no, that is obviously not what she is doing.

[Stocky]

Third time's a charm

[klauskunkel]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

She assured all Thais of her readiness to serve them fully.

You go right ahead, Servant.

[Rinrada]

Actually liked ex PM Srettha Thavisin and thought he was doing a good job however politics is wry business..

Anyway Good luck to our new PM Paetongtarn..best wishes ..Sanuk and kampai..

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged to avoid the political disasters plaguing her father and aunt. Addressing the media for the first time after her royal endorsement yesterday, the 37 year old Thai premier made a bold promise to dodge the fate of Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra.

Best not listen to Daddy then, he got himself ousted and his sister.. by dubious scams.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

So she's not going to get involved in corrupt land deals, dodgy share sales, tax avoidance, nepotism or extortion......

 

.......what an angel.

Maybe not in the first week or two.

[nakhonandy]

1 hour ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

As long as the army stays in the barracks 

I believe it’s possible this time round

I certainly hope so.

[kingstonkid]

1 hour ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

As long as the army stays in the barracks 

I believe it’s possible this time round

The army doesn't have to  stay in barracks.  They don't need a coup 

 

All they have to do is dissolve the coalition.

 

But then again they know they will get crushed in elections  so maybe coup is the way although the people will not accept it 

[MikeandDow]

Just now, kingstonkid said:

The army doesn't have to  stay in barracks.  They don't need a coup 

 

All they have to do is dissolve the coalition.

 

But then again they know they will get crushed in elections  so maybe coup is the way although the people will not accept it 

IF there was ever a coup Thailand would go bankrupt and it would be the straw that broke the camels back the people would not accept it 

[DLock]

This is not going to age well.

 

 

[Khyron]

She went to a Falang school for most of her childhood, so maybe, just maybe, something has been learned about how the rest of the world operates, and Thailand isn't the center of the world.

 

No, the "rest of the world" is far from perfect, but the laughable attempt to show everyone that the last 18 years or so are an example of a working democracy in Thailand is ridiculous. 

 

I agree that Sretta was doing his best to keep a dialog with other countries concerning investment in the Kingdom, you can't keep a country running by cozying up to a select few neighbors, looking at you Laos and Cambodia.

 

[watchcat]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Best not listen to Daddy then, he got himself ousted and his sister.. by dubious scams.

 

Dont forget his ex wife, they're all the same cowards.

[Caldera]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Paetongtarn, the third Shinawatra to take the helm of Thailand,

 

I'd count her uncle Somchai and a few of their house servants they fielded as proxies as well, so it's quite a few more than three at this point.

 

What they all had in common, of course, was that their time in office was (cut) short.

[phetphet]

Never hear much about the other son and daughter.

I recall the son was in the papers over something to do with shares, and the other daughter got married, but that's about it.. They seem to stay very low key.

[MikeandDow]

2 minutes ago, phetphet said:

Never hear much about the other son and daughter.

I recall the son was in the papers over something to do with shares, and the other daughter got married, but that's about it.. They seem to stay very low key.

He got in trouble with the selling of shin corp  and after that he set up tv station The voice think that fell flat that the last of what i heard about him  yes you right very low key  i think if i had a father like him i would be doing the same

[Enoon]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Best not listen to Daddy then, he got himself ousted and his sister.. by dubious scams.

 

They got ousted by the power elite.......because they were too popular with the voters.

 

"No more slip-ups" means that the Shinawatras will toe the line and work for the well-being of the minority power elite........not for that of the voting majority.

 

That was/is the fundamental essence of the whole deal that, among other things, got her father back in the country and pardoned.

 

 

Edited August 19 by Enoon

[MikeandDow]

8 minutes ago, Enoon said:

 

They got ousted by the power elite.......because they were too popular with the voters.

 

"No more slip-ups" means she will toe the line and work for the well-being of the power elite........not for that of the the voters.

 

That was/is the fundamental essence of the whole deal that, among other things, got her father back in the country and pardoned.

 

 

No more slip-ups" means she will toe the line and work for the well-being of the power elite........not for that of the the voters.

This is Your opinion  which you are entitled to But if you read her speech in the Thai papers it is very different it seems she is for the Thai people  I am not sure, normally don't believe any thing that comes out of a politicians mouth  but i think you have to give her a chance  again this is only my opinion

[BE88]

5 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

If she would be smart, then she would just take the ill-gotten family money and stay away from politics and best stay away from the public. But no, that is obviously not what she is doing.

 

She doesn't make any decisions, she has to do what her father tells her.

His clan is the real power.