Thai PM's 'Mini Heart' Gesture Provokes Mixed Reactions

[webfact]

 

Thailand, in a recent turn of events, saw Prime Minister Paetongtarn coming under the spotlight for unexpected reasons. During an official photo shoot at Government House, PM Paetongtarn and her Cabinet members performed a “mini heart” hand gesture, leading to polarized reactions across social media.

 

The moment took a swift turn when a government official pointed out the inappropriateness of the gesture given their formal attire. Surprised, Paetongtarn quickly lowered her hands. 

 

This fleeting incident has sparked a wave of discussions online. On platforms such as Facebook and X, many criticized the young Prime Minister's apparent lack of decorum, especially in her formal capacity. “She should have behaved better than this. She is now the leader of the country, no longer the youngest child in the family,” remarked one user, echoing the sentiments of several others.

At 38, Paetongtarn holds the distinction of being the youngest Prime Minister in Thai history. She is also the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Khunying Potjaman Na Pombejra. While her rapid ascent to leadership has been attributed to her father's influence and political manoeuvring, her inexperience remains a topic of debate, reported Thai PBS.

 

Some critics were harsh, hinting that this could be the first of many such missteps. “This is the beginning. She has to learn more about behaving as the premier. Along the way, there will surely be more,” commented a sceptic.

 

Conversely, her supporters argue for empathy, understanding the immense challenge a young leader faces. “The tasks of governing the country are probably challenging for someone so young. I believe she is a quick learner and has a good team of qualified people around her,” defended a supporter.

 

Another supporter urged critics to depoliticize the issue, suggesting it was an honest mistake quickly rectified. “The PM made just  a minor mistake and, once she realised it, she stopped. Don’t politicise it and mock her,” they opined. 

 

-- 2024-09-09
 

 

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[thesetat2013]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Some critics were harsh, hinting that this could be the first of many such missteps. “This is the beginning. She has to learn more about behaving as the premier. Along the way, there will surely be more,” commented a sceptic.

I wish her luck. she makes a good photo op

[Artisi]

Just highlights the complete immaturity of Thaksin's new clone, 38 going on for 15.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The moment took a swift turn when a government official pointed out the inappropriateness of the gesture given their formal attire. Surprised, Paetongtarn quickly lowered her hands. 

Strange how this garners attention yet Thaksin who is unemployed wore formal attire when she got sworn in?

Or was that just cosplay?

[OneMoreFarang]

At least she doesn't have pink or 3 different colors of nail paint anymore. That's progress! 

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, Artisi said:

Just highlights the complete immaturity of Thaksin's new clone, 38 going on for 15.

Yet when Prayut made the same gesture, no one said a word.

Strange eh?

[nobodysfriend]

" Mini Heart " ?

that gesture means counting money .

[JoePai]

She was really trying to give the 'middle finger' 

[2baht]

It actually means "Ha Ha suckers, it's our turn at the trough again for the foreseeable future!" Thanks

[ignore it]

Next step Thai netizen outrage.

[lordgrinz]

She is still a little school girl, Daddy's prodigy just needs more of his grooming.

[Sydebolle]

I am soooooooo glad, happy and feel safe over the fact, that this country seems to have no other problems whatever. 

What a farçe, is anyone - in the government or in the opposition - aware of the fact, that all this manure is accessible from OUTside Thailand as well? What kind of impression does a non-Thai business person, -investor or potential -employer get seeing such stuff? 

On the other hand it explains, why most government officers operate from under the rock, without any common sense, intelligence or humour. Welcome to the last traces of the Neaderthalers ....... 

PS: see the fortune teller and get an extravagant explanation on why this will bring down the Sun anytime soon or what it actually means for (un-)lucky lottery numbers 😉 

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, Artisi said:

Just highlights the complete immaturity of Thaksin's new clone, 38 going on for 15.

...and the equally retarded bloke standing behind her doing the same thing!

[Captain Flack]

Some off topic posts about US elections have been removed.

[PETERTHEEATER]

She's wearing Royal The Air Force parachute wings in preparation to perform emergency HALO jumps into Dubai.

[Hunz Kittisak]

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

She's wearing Royal The Air Force parachute wings in preparation to perform emergency HALO jumps into Dubai.

As explained before those are honorary wings….similar to how someone gets awarded an honorary degree etc 

[Hunz Kittisak]

8 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Yet when Prayut made the same gesture, no one said a word.

Strange eh?

Thaksin haters practise selective criticism 

[scorecard]

18 hours ago, ignore it said:

Next step Thai netizen outrage.

Next step should have been action to start to fix many serious problems, but she seems to think it's all a kiddy game including wait for daddy to tell me when to smile, and knowing full well he will be there 24/7 and in every photo op.