Popular Post webfact Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 Thailand's Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is on the brink of a critical decision that could shape the future of his daughter's new government. As the influential figure behind newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin must choose between two Palang Pracharath leaders, Prawit Wongsuwan and Thammanat Prompao, to join the coalition cabinet. Thaksin’s dilemma arises from the contrasting positions of the two Palang Pracharath factions. Prawit, the party leader and a seasoned political player, is keen on maintaining his party’s 40 MPs within the Pheu Thai-led government. He has proposed four ministerial candidates, including his brother Patcharawat Wongsuwan, and Thammanat. Conversely, Thammanat, the party secretary-general, angling for a spot in the cabinet preferably absent of Prawit’s influence, is backed by a faction of MPs ready to break ranks. Thammanat’s chequered past includes a drug-trafficking conviction in Australia, adding a layer of complexity to Thaksin's choice, reported Thai Newsroom. Paetongtarn, emphasizing integrity, has pledged to scrutinize all cabinet appointees’ backgrounds to avoid past mistakes. Under former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the cabinet faced backlash for appointing a minister with a contentious history, underscoring the stakes in Thaksin's current deliberation. Thammanat has recommended alternatives like Naruemon Pinyosinwat and his brother Akhara Prompao while subtly pushing for the exclusion of Prawit’s nominees. His long-standing association with Thaksin juxtaposes the latter's strained relationship with Prawit, suspected of engineering Srettha's removal by mobilizing impeachment actions through former senators. Simultaneously, behind-the-scenes maneuvering sees Thammanat seeking alliances with the Democrat Party, potentially bringing 21 MPs into the fold if the Democrats join the Pheu Thai-led coalition. Democrat leader Chalermchai Sri-on and secretary-general Det-it Khaothong could then secure ministerial roles. In other moves, Bhumjaithai and Ruam Thai Sang Chart coalition partners have submitted their ministerial candidates smoothly. Yet, the acceptance of controversial figures like Ekanat Prompan, linked to past political unrest and the 2014 coup, is still uncertain. As Thaksin weighs Prawit’s pragmatic approach against Thammanat’s rebellious but loyal faction, his decision will not only define the cabinet but could also influence Thailand's political landscape in the new administration’s early days. TOP Picture courtesy: Thai Rath -- 2024-08-26 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post watchcat Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 2 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand's Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is on the brink of a critical decision that could shape the future of his daughter's new government. The only critical decision he has to do should be taking care of his grandchildren, and not getting involved in politics, but he couldn't leave the latter part alone could he? 2 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 4 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand's Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is on the brink of a critical decision that could shape the future of his daughter's new government. Thailand's Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is on the brink of a critical decision that could shape the future of his daughter's new puppet's new government. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 3 hours ago, webfact said: Paetongtarn, emphasizing integrity, has pledged to scrutinize all cabinet appointees’ backgrounds to avoid past mistakes. She will do whatever Daddy say's. She has no influence or integrity. This whole situation is a farce. 2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 what the <deleted> is going on with thailand. this is beyond stupid now. 1 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 1 hour ago, watchcat said: The only critical decision he has to do should be taking care of his grandchildren, and not getting involved in politics, but he couldn't leave the latter part alone could he? Once a player always a player... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 What a choice! Will nothing slow the rapid pace that place is developing! Watch collectors, flour smugglers, can we find more men of boundless integrity! 1 1 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 I left and came here to get away from country politics. Why any expat who is living here gets involved and emotional about Thailand politics, is beyond stupid to me. Enjoy, live your life why even think about any of this because no matter what happens things pretty much remain the same. 2 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thesetat2013 Posted August 25 Popular Post Share Posted August 25 3 hours ago, webfact said: Thaksin must choose between two Palang Pracharath leaders, Prawit Wongsuwan and Thammanat Prompao, to join the coalition cabinet. So then everyone is in agreement. Thaksin is now the new PM making all the important decisions for the government. Controlling his daughter like a puppet. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Thaksin shouldn't do anythjing as he is not in the Government and no member of the Palang Pracharath.. Again an evidence who is really in power t the moment 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Avoid Thammanat like the plague if they want to avoid any accusations of ethical violations. Even though he has been a fixture in the PT coalition, this could easily change and a Srettha style complaint made against Ung Ing for appointing him, a convicted felon. Dump the PPP and Roly Poly Prawit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post itsari Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 7 minutes ago, bkk6060 said: I left and came here to get away from country politics. Why any expat who is living here gets involved and emotional about Thailand politics, is beyond stupid to me. Enjoy, live your life why even think about any of this because no matter what happens things pretty much remain the same. Your lack of interest or concern for Thai politics others find moving is your concern and yours only. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 22 minutes ago, 2baht said: flour smugglers non thai recognized flour to you mister. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flexomike Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 So Toxin is officially the new Prime Minister? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 'Crucial Decision Between Prawit and Thammanat for Cabinet'. What a choice if the criteria is ethical considerations! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Callmeishmael Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 4 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand's Former Real Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is on the brink of a critical decision that could shape the future of his daughter's new government. There, I fixed it! 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jippytum Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 if Thaksin insists on public meddling in government affairs exile looms for his daughter. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post watchcat Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 44 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said: So then everyone is in agreement. Thaksin is now the new PM making all the important decisions for the government. Controlling his daughter like a puppet. Affirmative. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 Decisions, eh? The doddering old general who can hardly walk unaided by his bodyguards, a man who attacks journalists and has a watch collection bigger than Breitling, or a convicted drug dealer, who insists he was smuggling flour. Completely bizarre. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 hours ago, watchcat said: The only critical decision he has to do should be taking care of his grandchildren, and not getting involved in politics, but he couldn't leave the latter part alone could he? If he continues to get involved, it could bring about his downfall for a second time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 While Thaksin in effect is shaping Thailand's political future (something he has vowed numerous times to abstain from), he has delegated his PM daughter to do disaster relief photo ops... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Hobson's choice or what? A watch thief who hits women v a drug dealer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parallelman Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 1 hour ago, bkk6060 said: I left and came here to get away from country politics. Why any expat who is living here gets involved and emotional about Thailand politics, is beyond stupid to me. Enjoy, live your life why even think about any of this because no matter what happens things pretty much remain the same. I wonder if you would feel the same if Thaksin suggested that immigration should increase the financial requirements for expats staying in Thailand or suggest that a tax ID be required for yearly extensions or...Oh I suppose you would just 'up and leave' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lordgrinz Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 Any one with any integrity would choose "None of the above". 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 hours ago, dinsdale said: Thailand's Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is on the brink of a critical decision that could shape the future of his daughter's new puppet's new government. Creating a Rogues Gallery? But are there any honest politicians? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 hours ago, bradiston said: Avoid Thammanat like the plague if they want to avoid any accusations of ethical violations. Even though he has been a fixture in the PT coalition, this could easily change and a Srettha style complaint made against Ung Ing for appointing him, a convicted felon. Dump the PPP and Roly Poly Prawit. No, don't! Light the slow-burning fuse. It will give ammunition for those that will insist on the ousting of them and start rocking the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 hours ago, stoner said: what the f**K is going on with thailand. this is beyond stupid now. Yeah, it beats me. But, on the other hand, what is really new? Just evolving to fit the purpose a little bit better. And after all the family business, we have the choice. One might argue if it should be pest or cholera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumWK Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 43 minutes ago, parallelman said: I wonder if you would feel the same if Thaksin suggested that immigration should increase the financial requirements for expats staying in Thailand or suggest that a tax ID be required for yearly extensions or...Oh I suppose you would just 'up and leave' Yes, every foreigner has the right to disagree with Thailand immigration rules, and free to leave. Edited August 26 by CallumWK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingstonkid Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 6 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand's Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is on the brink of a critical decision that could shape the future of his daughter's new government. As the influential figure behind newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin must choose between two Palang Pracharath leaders, Prawit Wongsuwan and Thammanat Prompao, to join the coalition cabinet. Thaksin’s dilemma arises from the contrasting positions of the two Palang Pracharath factions. Prawit, the party leader and a seasoned political player, is keen on maintaining his party’s 40 MPs within the Pheu Thai-led government. He has proposed four ministerial candidates, including his brother Patcharawat Wongsuwan, and Thammanat. Conversely, Thammanat, the party secretary-general, angling for a spot in the cabinet preferably absent of Prawit’s influence, is backed by a faction of MPs ready to break ranks. Thammanat’s chequered past includes a drug-trafficking conviction in Australia, adding a layer of complexity to Thaksin's choice, reported Thai Newsroom. Paetongtarn, emphasizing integrity, has pledged to scrutinize all cabinet appointees’ backgrounds to avoid past mistakes. Under former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the cabinet faced backlash for appointing a minister with a contentious history, underscoring the stakes in Thaksin's current deliberation. Thammanat has recommended alternatives like Naruemon Pinyosinwat and his brother Akhara Prompao while subtly pushing for the exclusion of Prawit’s nominees. His long-standing association with Thaksin juxtaposes the latter's strained relationship with Prawit, suspected of engineering Srettha's removal by mobilizing impeachment actions through former senators. Simultaneously, behind-the-scenes maneuvering sees Thammanat seeking alliances with the Democrat Party, potentially bringing 21 MPs into the fold if the Democrats join the Pheu Thai-led coalition. Democrat leader Chalermchai Sri-on and secretary-general Det-it Khaothong could then secure ministerial roles. In other moves, Bhumjaithai and Ruam Thai Sang Chart coalition partners have submitted their ministerial candidates smoothly. Yet, the acceptance of controversial figures like Ekanat Prompan, linked to past political unrest and the 2014 coup, is still uncertain. As Thaksin weighs Prawit’s pragmatic approach against Thammanat’s rebellious but loyal faction, his decision will not only define the cabinet but could also influence Thailand's political landscape in the new administration’s early days. TOP Picture courtesy: Thai Rath -- 2024-08-26 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe Simple solution is avoid both POrawit because of his past watched\s as well as the pending assault case against him Thammnat because whether it happened in the country or outside, he shows a lack of ethics. Let's face it: It is not as if the PPRP is going to run to join forces with the opposition. Nor are they going to force an election that would be the end of them. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeff Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Silly me, I thought the Cabinet was chosen by the PM and the ruling coalition, not by retired ex-convict grandfathers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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