FILE - Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, hugs his daughter and newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra before the royal endorsement ceremony appointing Paetongtarn as Thailand's new prime minister at Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Historian Attachak Satayanuruk from Chiang Mai University has called for Thaksin Shinawatra to cease his backstage political machinations concerning his daughter and newly-appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

The comments come in light of ongoing lawsuits filed against Thaksin and Paetongtarn, seeking to end what is being described as a shared, unconstitutional power dynamic.

 

Attachak expressed concerns that Thaksin, the de facto Pheu Thai boss, has not only acted as the puppet master but has also brought unnecessary attention to himself in the political sphere. "It's time Thaksin stopped pulling the strings and allowed his daughter to govern independently if he truly cares about the country's future," said the historian.

 

Thaksin has allegedly convened a confidential meeting with coalition party leaders at his residence on August 14, just hours after the Constitutional Court ousted Thailand's former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. These actions are seen as Thaksin's continued influence over ministerial decisions, a manoeuvre deemed illegal due to his prior indictment and permanent political disqualification.

Attachak criticised Thaksin for his inability to discern trustful allies from foes, leading to an alliance with previous adversaries and forming a controversial coalition government. This coalition includes ultra-conservative factions such as the military-backed Ruam Thai Sang Chart and Palang Pracharath, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

Critics argue that Thaksin's reconciliation with former enemies was part of a deal ensuring his safe return after 17 years of self-imposed exile and avoiding a full prison sentence. In exchange, Thaksin’s political influence has allegedly facilitated the establishment of a Pheu Thai-led government.

 

Despite the Pheu Thai government's efforts to introduce populist policies, such as the digital wallet project, Attachak argues that voter support may waver if fundamental issues concerning justice, human rights, and social governance remain unaddressed. The historian believes that people are now focusing more on these crucial matters than mere economic relief.

 

In summary, Attachak's plea is clear: Thaksin should step back and let his daughter govern to restore faith in democratic values and justice in Thailand.

 

-- 2024-09-10
 

 

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21 minutes ago, webfact said:

"It's time Thaksin stopped pulling the strings and allowed his daughter to govern independently if he truly cares about the country's future," said the historian.

 

last i checked mr historian thaksin was critically ill and needed a neck brace and arm sling. 

So who should run Thailand? The puppet master with no heart or the puppet with no brain? It's a toughie.

Thaksin is breaking the law politically on so many occasions. His actions will eventually be the downfall of his daughter as PM. 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

In summary, Attachak's plea is clear: Thaksin should step back and let his daughter govern to restore faith in democratic values and justice in Thailand.

Not going to happen....

8 minutes ago, Homburg said:

So who should run Thailand? The puppet master with no heart or the puppet with no brain? It's a toughie.

The Peoples Party.

8 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Thaksin is breaking the law politically on so many occasions. His actions will eventually be the downfall of his daughter as PM. 

 

unfortunately it will be once again the downfall of the country, as it was in the past cause by toni the criminal ...

2 hours ago, stoner said:

 

last i checked mr historian thaksin was critically ill and needed a neck brace and arm sling. 

 

You forgt the wheelchair.

It's good to see that there are still enough people who go public with their criticism about the convicted criminal.

More and more people should do that and one day there will be enough.

58 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

You forgt the wheelchair.

And intensive hospital care, if it wasn't so <deleted> ridiculous it would be funny. 

29 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It's good to see that there are still enough people who go public with their criticism about the convicted criminal.

More and more people should do that and one day there will be enough.

These people are also puppets for the rival side 

12 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

These people are also puppets for the rival side 

There is not just one rival side.

Obviously, there are groups of rivals. But I am sure there are also people who are just fed-up with criminals running the show. 

coup coming to a town near you... any minute now

34 minutes ago, Artisi said:

And intensive hospital care, if it wasn't so <deleted> ridiculous it would be funny. 

 

That's where he, belongs.

7 minutes ago, john donson said:

coup coming to a town near you... any minute now

 

Can't wite for it

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Historian Attachak Satayanuruk from Chiang Mai University has called for Thaksin Shinawatra to cease his backstage political machinations concerning his daughter and newly-appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Histori(an) will judge him....

Now who were pulling the strings in last 2 decades that resulted in a divided country, 2 coups and a stunted economy. The people have suffered enough and long for peace, political stability and food on the table. The restless self-interest provocateurs will continue to stir up problems and they are undesired. If the current government can fulfil their responsibilties, they will need whatever help they can mastered. 

She is in a diving cave full of sharks, lacks the experience and - in all fairness - is a placeholder. 

Unclear to me is, why people are surprised, two other politicians, namely the Lourdes-candidate converting flour into something else while flying South to Australia, spring to mind who "nominated" his brother. The other gentleman has had some ethic issues and, likewise, delegated his daughter. 

Carry on the bickering instead of govern and you'll give the boys in uniform all the reasons for the next coup d'état. Latter is no novelty as Thailand went through 21 military coups in less the last 100 years. 

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Historian Urges Thaksin To Stop Pulling Strings Behind PM

if only someone had thought to simply ask him to step aside years ago.

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin should step back and let his daughter govern to restore faith in democratic values and justice in Thailand.

Having faith is believing in something that has never existed. 

That Thaksin character cannot keep his hands out of the pot! He should be sent back into retirement in Dubai and STAY THERE!! He is a disaster for Thailand! 

5 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

That's where he, belongs.

No, he and his boot-lickers belong back herding camels in the desert. 

8 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

You forgt the wheelchair.

Wasn't there an eye patch in the kit as well?

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16 hours ago, webfact said:

Critics argue that Thaksin's reconciliation with former enemies was part of a deal ensuring his safe return after 17 years of self-imposed exile and avoiding a full prison sentence. In exchange, Thaksin’s political influence has allegedly facilitated the establishment of a Pheu Thai-led government.

 

That doesn't sound right.  He agreed to his party to coming to power (the thing he wanted anyway) on the condition that he was allowed to return to Thailand?