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Petition over ex-premier's influence causing 'social unrest'
 

Major Thai political parties have downplayed the Election Commission’s (EC) investigation into former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's alleged unlawful influence over the government. The petitions claim Thaksin exerted control over the ruling Pheu Thai Party and five other former coalition parties.

 

The allegations stem from a meeting of the six party leaders at Thaksin's Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok on the day Srettha Thavisin was dismissed as Prime Minister. The EC has a 30-day deadline for the probe.

 

Petitions from an anonymous individual, Thai Pakdee Party chairman Warong Dechgitvigrom, Ruangkrai Leekitwattana from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), and Noppharut Worachitwutthikun from the Phirap Khao 2006 group, urge the EC to ask the court to dissolve all six parties for allegedly breaching Section 28 of the political parties’ law.

Phumtham Wechayachai, Thailand's deputy prime minister and Pheu Thai Party leader, stated that the meeting was merely a gathering for a meal. Thaksin’s home is also the residence of his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the current Prime Minister.

 

Discussions at the meeting concerned potential replacements for Mr Srettha Thavisin, but the next day, Pheu Thai opted for Ms Paetongtarn, who secured the parliamentary vote.

 

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, also Deputy Prime Minister, expressed no concern over the probe. PM’s Office Minister Chousak Sirinil noted the government's readiness to counter the petitions, arguing the absence of Thaksin’s dominance, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Democrat Party's Thepthai Senpong suggested the EC's decision to investigate may have been influenced by photos of party leaders at Thaksin's residence. Proving unlawful influence requires substantial evidence, which could prolong the legal process.

 

-- 2024-10-21

 

 

Next thing they claim they never heard of him.

Thaksin who? 

Well we all know that Thaksin and PTP are serving a purpose for the royalist military establishment so absolutely nothing will come from this. The EC and CC are there only to protect the interests of said royalist military establishment. 

He is totally innocent. How do they even dare to continue to pick on such stand up guy with high moral standards? This really have to stop!

Thailand is getting worse by the day.

No suprise here. Most parties except PP are in cahoots with the Thaksin money grab. 

For MFP there was no dismissal.. all parties wanted them to bleed it seems.. Why now an exception for this one?? Bring it to the CC and dissolve the Pheu Thai

5 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Next thing they claim they never heard of him.

Thaksin who? 

It was a private home visit, nothing to do with government business... honest

14 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

It was a private home visit, nothing to do with government business... honest

That reminds me of those honest mistakes from decades ago with the rich maid and gardener who owned all the stocks... 

6 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Next thing they claim they never heard of him.

Thaksin who? 

 

Maybe he goes with his nick: Tony?

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Major Thai political parties have downplayed the Election Commission’s (EC) investigation into former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's alleged unlawful influence over the government.

 

One hand does not hit the other one ...

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin’s home is also the residence of his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the current Prime Minister.

 Where does she keep the children , must be close by because daddy told everyone that he should take care of them.

 

This is full on lawfare .....if they persist I can see the poor man's health is going to suffer.....again.

 

Could be looking at another half day in the clink.

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

That reminds me of those honest mistakes from decades ago with the rich maid and gardener who owned all the stocks... 

OK, but what about the one that owned all the clocks?

2 minutes ago, Inderpland said:

OK, but what about the one that owned all the clocks?

Obviously, that was also a shady character.

But what is worse, hiding the ownership of companies and many millions in stocks in the name of nominees or having lots of watches? The courts could have removed Thaksin when he just started, but somehow, they let him get away with his explanation that was an honorable mistake. Thai History would have been very different if the courts would have decided differently. 

3 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Obviously, that was also a shady character.

But what is worse, hiding the ownership of companies and many millions in stocks in the name of nominees or having lots of watches? The courts could have removed Thaksin when he just started, but somehow, they let him get away with his explanation that was an honorable mistake. Thai History would have been very different if the courts would have decided differently. 

You think it was limited to a few watches? What about his participation in a coup? Should he and his fellow coup makers be punished for that?

 

PS. Of course, his pals cleared him of any wrongdoing.

Just now, Inderpland said:

You think it was limited to a few watches? What about his participation in a coup? Should he and his fellow coup makers be punished for that?

 

PS. Of course, his pals cleared him of any wrongdoing.

 

Why did the coups happen?

Thaksin, and later his clone, were very corrupt. The authorities didn't do their job.

As far as I see, under that condition the only way to remove him was with a coup. And exactly that is what happened. Nobody was really surprised that it happened.

Thaksin could have been honest, and he could have worked for Thais and Thailand, and he would probably still be PM, for 20 years or so, beloved by everybody. But he was/is too greedy. Thaksin first. The rest is history.

2 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Why did the coups happen?

Thaksin, and later his clone, were very corrupt. The authorities didn't do their job.

As far as I see, under that condition the only way to remove him was with a coup. And exactly that is what happened. Nobody was really surprised that it happened.

Thaksin could have been honest, and he could have worked for Thais and Thailand, and he would probably still be PM, for 20 years or so, beloved by everybody. But he was/is too greedy. Thaksin first. The rest is history.

So the coup generals just thought of what was best for Thailand and not what was best for their little 'band of robb brothers'?

2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

That reminds me of those honest mistakes from decades ago with the rich maid and gardener who owned all the stocks... 

They were very shrewd business people who like to live a quiet life.

20 minutes ago, Inderpland said:

So the coup generals just thought of what was best for Thailand and not what was best for their little 'band of robb brothers'?

I don't know what they thought about.

And I am pretty sure most decisions are based on many factors.

All in all, I think it was good that Thaksin was removed.

Did the generals do a good job running the country? No. Would Thailand now be better off if the coups would not have happened? I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not.

Thaksin is not a member of the Pheu Thai political party. If it was proven he had influenced that body it could lead to dissolution of the party.

Wen coup?

Any predictions?

12 hours ago, webfact said:

The petitions claim Thaksin exerted control over the ruling Pheu Thai Party and five other former coalition parties.

So the Pheu Thai Party and five other former coalitions parties all chime in, "No No No, never happened."

I wonder what the ex-Move Forward Party and other non-aligned parties think?

7 hours ago, harryviking said:

Thailand is getting worse by the day.

 

Nah, it's been like this for decades...

4 hours ago, zyphodb said:

 

Nah, it's been like this for decades...

 

Nah you're a frog being slowly boiled.

Cofid really messed it up

9 hours ago, Inderpland said:

OK, but what about the one that owned all the clocks?

His friends all died

8 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Why did the coups happen?

Thaksin, and later his clone, were very corrupt. The authorities didn't do their job.

As far as I see, under that condition the only way to remove him was with a coup. And exactly that is what happened. Nobody was really surprised that it happened.

Thaksin could have been honest, and he could have worked for Thais and Thailand, and he would probably still be PM, for 20 years or so, beloved by everybody. But he was/is too greedy. Thaksin first. The rest is history.

Your logic is too simplistic 

The generals who staged the coup aren’t corrupt then? Fat watch boy was one of them.

it was and still is a power struggle 

all the military coup, judiciary coup etc etc 

 

13 hours ago, harryviking said:

Thailand is getting worse by the day.

Thailand hasn't sunk rock bottom yet, but it's well on its way..

They are all corrupt and morally bankrupt puppets for a higher power, of course this petition wouldn't go anywhere.