New Lawsuit Seeks Dissolution of Thaksin-Linked Coalition Parties

[webfact]

FILE - Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, with, his daughter Paetongtarn, arrives at Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

A lawsuit was filed September 9 by political activist Noparut Worachitwuthikul, seeking the dissolution of six key parties in the current government, which are allegedly manipulated by Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

This comes just weeks after the Constitutional Court deposed former Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin for severely violating political ethics.

 

The six parties under scrutiny include Bhumjaithai, Palang Pracharath, Ruam Thai Sang Chart, Chart Thai Pattana, Prachachart, and Pheu Thai itself, led by Thaksin's daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Thaksin, despite being legally barred from political activities due to prior misconduct charges, allegedly convened a crucial meeting at his residence on August 14, directing the coalition’s next steps.

Thaksin’s involvement is significant because, under Thai law, he is prohibited from participating in politics. However, he reportedly hosted an urgent meeting attended by prominent coalition members just hours after the court's decision to depose Srettha Thavisin.

 

This gathering, allegedly directed by Thaksin, aimed to ensure the leadership of Pheu Thai MP Chaikasem Nitisiri as a new prime ministerial candidate, while maintaining the coalition's grip on power.

 

The key figures in this controversial meeting included Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, former Palang Pracharath secretary-general Thammanat Prompao, Ruam Thai Sang Chart secretary-general Eknath Prompan, and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, among others. Each attended this secret session at Thaksin's Chan Song Lah residence, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

The legal proceedings triggered by Noparut’s petition to the Election Commission mark one of several steps aimed at dismantling these coalition partners over their alleged unconstitutional manipulation by Thaksin.

 

Should the court rule in favour of the dissolution, the leaders and executive members of these parties, including Paetongtarn Shinawatra, face the possibility of being banned from political activities for several years.

 

-- 2024-09-10
 

 

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[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin’s involvement is significant because, under Thai law, he is prohibited from participating in politics. However, he reportedly hosted an urgent meeting attended by prominent coalition members just hours after the court's decision to depose Srettha Thavisin.

 

This gathering, allegedly directed by Thaksin, aimed to ensure the leadership of Pheu Thai MP Chaikasem Nitisiri as a new prime ministerial candidate, while maintaining the coalition's grip on power.

 

The key figures in this controversial meeting included Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, former Palang Pracharath secretary-general Thammanat Prompao, Ruam Thai Sang Chart secretary-general Eknath Prompan, and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, among others. Each attended this secret session at Thaksin's Chan Song Lah residence,

Could be tricky.... knowing how the CC works.

[Geoffggi]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin’s involvement is significant because, under Thai law, he is prohibited from participating in politics. However, he reportedly hosted an urgent meeting attended by prominent coalition members just hours after the court's decision to depose Srettha Thavisin.

If this is a known & proven fact, then why is Thaksin not under arrest?? Obviously, he is above the law what a sad state of Thai law

[OneMoreFarang]

Guilty as charged.

But somehow, I doubt anybody will do anything. TiT

[Srikcir]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Should the court rule in favour of the dissolution, the leaders and executive members of these parties, including Paetongtarn Shinawatra, face the possibility of being banned from political activities for several years.

Another bloodless coup in the making?

Somebody wake up Prawit, He may be on call and has watches to know the right time.

[Tropicalevo]

And desperate dinosaurs do desperate things.

The Thais are screwed.

[Hunz Kittisak]

7 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

And desperate dinosaurs do desperate things.

The Thais are screwed.

Yes expect more of these in coming months

But will amount to nothing 

[john donson]

mark my words, he made a super bestie friend at top level

 

that is why he could return and play these games

[mfd101]

Brown envelopes circulating at high speed at the moment, I should think.

[Pouatchee]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Each attended this secret session at Thaksin's Chan Song Lah residence,

 

not so secret, was it?

every day i cross my fingers the shi_awat  dynasty is toppled

[Sydebolle]

It is absolutely irrelevant; the fact is not, that Thaksin is so strong but it clearly proves - over decades now - that Thailand is far, far away from a functioning democracy. 

If Thaksin can control the country with an invisible remote control while being in "exile" it proves not only his composed, resilient and focussed strength but also the inability of any opposition to be a real opposition. The only thing they can do is bickering around, accusing each other over corruption or disloyalty to the flag. Most have not understood yet, that Thaksin is doing this to reinstate his face, position and reputation which he lost in September 1996 - and we all know, that the face is above absolutely everything to 99.9% of Khon Thai 😉 

The rest is levered out by the semi-divine nine men at the equally semi-divine court - as so proven dozens of times already since 1932. 

So in all honesty, what are you talking about - seriously? 

[connda]

In Dubai:
I need to come back to Thailand and live out my old age with my grandchildren.

Back in Thailand:
I'm so frail and ill that I can't be placed in prison.

Once released:
I'm so frail and ill.  See the neck brace and mask, and arm sling.  I'm barely able to walk.  Look how weak I am.  <boo hoo>

Pardoned:
(Looking as fit as a fiddle): Well let's get the parties huddled together so I can take-over control of Thai politics by proxy again.  I know - let's put my daughter in charge.

What's wrong with this picture and why is it being allowed Where are all the medical props now? (asking for a friend) 🤔
Really - Thaksin is barred from politics? And yet his daughter is the PM which allows him to directly control the government using his daughter as his proxy.  This is wrong in 100 different ways.

[pegman]

3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Guilty as charged.

But somehow, I doubt anybody will do anything. TiT

Nor should they. 

[connda]

42 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

It is absolutely irrelevant; the fact is not, that Thaksin is so strong but it clearly proves - over decades now - that Thailand is far, far away from a functioning democracy. 

Seems to be a fully functioning kleptocracy.

[connda]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Should the court rule in favour of the dissolution, the leaders and executive members of these parties, including Paetongtarn Shinawatra, face the possibility of being banned from political activities for several years.

The EC has been used to remove new contenders from participating in politics.  However, it is past time for the Thaksin political-machine to be dismantled and allow for a reshuffling of the deck, minus those to have been running the show directly or from behind the curtains.

While the EC is at it, they should make campaign promises to empty the Thai treasury into the pockets of the voters if the voters vote their party(ies) into office.  It's vote-buying and it is part-and-parcel corruption.

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, Pouatchee said:

 

not so secret, was it?

every day i cross my fingers the shi_awat  dynasty is toppled

 

Be careful what you wish for.

These folk are probably the only ones that can de-fang the military wannabees.

That is why there were two coups and all of this effort on removing them.

It is not being done for the benefit the Thai people.

[Hunz Kittisak]

2 hours ago, john donson said:

mark my words, he made a super bestie friend at top level

 

that is why he could return and play these games

They were BFF since the longest time. 
Circumstances back then prevented both from working hand in hand. 
As I said before, Tony will assume the role of respected elder statesman in the mould of Prem 

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, pegman said:

Nor should they. 

Why should the laws not be enforced?

Thaksin is meddling illegally in Thai politics, there is no doubt about that.

Why should he get away with another crime?