Thaksin Shifts from Cheerful Power Broker to Cautious Strategist

[webfact]

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Pheu Thai, is adopting a more cautious approach amid ongoing legal threats that could endanger his daughter Paetongtarn's role as prime minister, dissolve his party’s ruling coalition, and even risk his own return to jail.

 

Sources reveal that Thaksin, who previously exuded confidence and dared critics to sue, has become more alert to covert moves by his opponents, carefully navigating power struggles within Thailand’s political landscape.

 

With his party, his daughter, and himself entangled in multiple lawsuits since his recent return from self-imposed exile, Thaksin is now committed to protecting his political standing.

 

Political activists have filed cases alleging Thaksin’s covert influence over Pheu Thai, including coalition formation and policy-making. In particular, accusations focus on Thaksin's orchestrating of the coalition and policy control from behind the scenes, possibly in violation of Thailand’s anti-corruption laws.

 

Additionally, the Election Commission, Thailand's Constitutional Court, and National Anti-Corruption Commission may weigh in on whether Thaksin manipulated his medical condition to avoid prison time following his recent sentencing. His alleged backroom dealings to oust reformist Move Forward as a condition of his return are also under scrutiny.

 

Despite the mounting legal and political pressures, Thaksin appears determined to maintain Pheu Thai’s grip on power until the legislative term ends in 2027.

 

Sources suggest he is aiming to avoid dissolving parliament, as an early election would likely favour the People’s Party, a reformation of the banned Move Forward, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

Thaksin is reportedly focused on keeping his coalition intact, despite fraught alliances with parties like Bhumjaithai and Ruam Thai Sang Chart, both of whom may work against him when advantageous.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

-- 2024-10-28

 

 

[oxo1947]

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

Anti-Corruption Commission may weigh in on whether Thaksin manipulated his medical condition to avoid prison time

 

Yer ...do you think so..................

[Will B Good]

 

He is doing what he has always done.....whatever is best for him.

[findlay13]

This must be fake news. He said he wouldn't stick his nose into politics anymore.🤣

[jaideedave]

As much as I've loved living here in LOS for the past 20 years , I'll be so happy when this clan is gone!

Corruption from Tony all the way down and I'm quite sure the whole family is being groomed for future generations.

[0ffshore360]

59 minutes ago, findlay13 said:

This must be fake news. He said he wouldn't stick his nose into politics anymore.🤣

Maybe he has turned his nose away but shoved a slimy hand elbow deep ?

 

[dinsdale]

This article comes across like this is all something new aka newsworthy. Nothing new here. Everyone knows what's been going on and has been going on since he fled the country. He's a corrupt man that wants to keep his power and influence.

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

With his party, his daughter, and himself entangled in multiple lawsuits since his recent return from self-imposed exile, Thaksin is now committed to protecting his political standing

Lawsuits in Thailand are meaningless, as we have just seen.

Even murderers walk free.

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, findlay13 said:

This must be fake news. He said he wouldn't stick his nose into politics anymore.🤣

Take care of the grandchildren he said..

[cnx101]

It’s ok just keep talking about it for the next 19 and a half years then the limitation will run out

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Sources suggest he is aiming to avoid dissolving parliament, as an early election would likely favour the People’s Party, a reformation of the banned Move Forward, reported Thai Newsroom.

Best thing that could happen in Thailand

[pacovl46]

What he really should be doing is to shift to being a really quiet retired recluse...

[mfd101]

11 hours ago, jaideedave said:

As much as I've loved living here in LOS for the past 20 years , I'll be so happy when this clan is gone!

Corruption from Tony all the way down and I'm quite sure the whole family is being groomed for future generations.

But an endless source of entertainment. You have to give him that.

[Ironmike]

Everybody needs Taksin  to move from freedom to Prison fing POS coward

[jippytum]

 Thaksin is a master at political manipulation cleverer by far than the current crop of elected politicians many like himself  convicted criminals. 

After he brokered a deal with the military to secure his return his massive ego craves publicity and power. 

This combination may be his undoing and that of his daughter also. 

Hopefully the most devisive person in Thai politics will be exposed for the self serving manipulator he is and once agaln exiled with his billions to another country. 

 

[TheFishman1]

Everybody knows who’s the real bosses TIT

[oceanbluejewell]

สวยแต่รูป จูบไม่หอม

I've watch this drama now since his initial demise and feel sad for Thailand that he is back but ขว้างงูไม่พ้นคอ they say a bad penny always comes back.

Educated thai have expression for him I can't exactly remember it but the "gist" is to "becareful as that he says is sweet and kind while holding knife to your throat"

Anyhow, time will tell ... ระยะทางเป็นเครื่องพิสูจน์ม้า กาลเวลาเป็นเครื่องพิสูจน์คน 

 

 

[Caldera]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Pheu Thai, is adopting a more cautious approach

 

A bit late for that, all the evidence is out already!

[Slocum]

15 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

He is doing what he has always done.....whatever is best for him.

Not only him, everyone does that....

[crazykopite]

He should be in prison no ifs or buts he is more powerful than all the military!

[Yagoda]

I dont understand why you guys weigh in on subjects that you know nothing about, that concern you only to the extent that you have to live by their rules, and that even if you knew anything about it you shouldnt be talking about it on the internet. The best the papers will do is "navigating power struggles".

 

If you speak, read and write Thai fluently and have a deep connection and understanding of Thailand you know of what I speak.

[connda]

And here I thought he said he came back to "live out his life with his grandchildren."

More like to "...steer the ship of state in a direction beneficial to the Shin Dynasty."

[connda]

9 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

I dont understand why you guys weigh in on subjects that you know nothing about, that concern you

Because we can - it's called 'an opinion."  It helps to blow off stream. 

[Yagoda]

1 minute ago, connda said:

Because we can - it's called 'an opinion."  It helps to blow off stream. 

Got it. I was wondering why I see such silliness

[Sydebolle]

Fight of the Titans - in full swing and - for the moment - still behind the curtains. Knives out and there might be hope for seeing Thailand inching towards the 21st century ..... hope dies last! 

[Enoon]

The struggle in Thailand is to throw off the shackles of the past,

 

His dynasty is as much part of that shackled past as any institution in Thailand.

 

It's days are numbered.

 

 

[cowellandrew]

Old but gold! 😁

 

There is currently another club in Manchester that could do with some help,

And the colour of the kit is right up his street!

😬

[harryviking]

I suggest Thaksin get a ticket back to Dubai where he can sit and "Heal his bad health"!! 😆😆

[john donson]

no poopoo sherlock

[khunpeer]

21 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

He is doing what he has always done.....whatever is best for him.

yes, before his party was called ThaiRakThai, (even in the time of the TakBai massacre!) and i always have called it ThaksinRakThaksin!  because that family + people around them are only in ot for the money and they only think about themselves! period!