Newin and Thaksin Discuss Political Strategy in Private Meeting

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De facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob engaged in private talks with de facto Pheu Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra at the latter’s residence, according to sources familiar with the meeting.

 

The gathering, held yesterday at Thaksin’s Chan Song Lah house in Thonburi, Bangkok, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, marking a significant political interaction between influential figures of Thailand's ruling coalition.

 

Anutin, when questioned by reporters today at Government House, refrained from sharing details about the discussion. Speculation is rife that the meeting centred around upcoming political manoeuvres, possibly concerning Thaksin's looming legal challenges.

 

These challenges are said to be linked to allegations of his active, albeit unofficial, involvement in Pheu Thai’s leadership, a move that could potentially lead to legal repercussions for him and the party.

Sources indicate that this meeting could have touched on strategies to navigate potential accusations that Thaksin unlawfully influences the party from behind the scenes, which could also jeopardise the party’s legal standing.

 

Palang Pracharath Secretary-General Paiboon Nititawan has hinted at unveiling fresh actions against Thaksin come Thursday, suggesting heightened political tension on the horizon.

 

This dialogue follows Thaksin's controversial involvement in guiding the Pheu Thai party, especially after a pivotal meeting at his home last August. This meeting was in response to the Constitutional Court’s decision to impeach former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, underscoring Thaksin's significant, albeit contentious, role in the country’s political landscape.

 

Thaksin has been the subject of scrutiny since he was reportedly given preferential treatment in avoiding lengthy jail time, following his return from 17 years of self-imposed exile. This latest meeting with Newin only intensifies speculation about Thailand's political future and the manoeuvres of its most influential political figures.

 

Picture courtesy: Sanook

 

-- 2024-10-08

 

[Geoffggi]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought Thaksin was not supposed to be involved in any form of political activities?? Thai logic once again ...................LOL

[Gottfrid]

The clash of the dinosaurs

[hotchilli]

47 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought Thaksin was not supposed to be involved in any form of political activities?? Thai logic once again ...................LOL

Protected species... 

[2baht]

Was it a de facto meeting at an undisclosed de facto location???

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, Geoffggi said:

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought Thaksin was not supposed to be involved in any form of political activities?? Thai logic once again ...................LOL

 

Yes, you are right. This is why these kind of meetings are in secret and nobody knows about them. Psst.

[TheFishman1]

Everybody knows she’s really running the country IT

[jippytum]

 The meeting of leading politicians at Thaksin's house was to discuss ways to conceal

the fact Thaksin is breaking the law influencing  Phue Thai strategy.

Really you coudn't make this s*** up. 

[mfd101]

Just a get-together of ol' frens. Nuffing politics 'bout it.

[MikeandDow]

Lots of assumptions in the above posts, no proof what so ever of any thing happening !!

[CallumWK]

3 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought Thaksin was not supposed to be involved in any form of political activities??

 

Neither is Newin

[MikeandDow]

9 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Neither is Newin

This must be a bad news day digging up rubbish all assumption no facts in this article and gullible people believe what is written more fool you

[PETERTHEEATER]

8 hours ago, 2baht said:

Was it a de facto meeting at an undisclosed de facto location???

That cannot be reported, it was a private meeting....😀

[BritScot]

Not so private meeting then.

[Peabody]

I think that officially, the words "cum convict" always need to proceed "Thaksin", as was done a few short months ago.

[lordgrinz]

I mean Thaksin is a known cancer on the world, but Anutin is becoming the most dangerous parasite in Thai politics, his kissing the feet of Thaksin at every turn is becoming vomit inducing.