Thaksin Shinawatra to Boost Pheu Thai Campaign in Major Comeback

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is making waves in the political scene as he prepares to take the stage in Udon Thani next week. This marks his first public appearance since ending his self-imposed exile last August. Thaksin, at 74, is set to rally support for the Pheu Thai Party in the forthcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) mayoral elections, which are scheduled for February next year.

 

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, a prominent Pheu Thai figure, believes Thaksin's involvement will energise the campaign. "I believe Thaksin’s role will be a morale booster for the party and the electorate," Suriya noted, emphasising Thaksin’s influence and expertise from his previous time in office. However, he clarified that Thaksin would be a campaign assistant, not overshadowing the party's activities.

 

Udon Thani, a Pheu Thai stronghold dubbed the unofficial capital of Thailand’s northeast, was strategically chosen for Thaksin’s return. His appearance on 13th and 14th November aims to bolster Pheu Thai’s grassroots engagement and reinvigorate local enthusiasm.

 

With candidate applications opening in December, the Pheu Thai Party is keen on securing vital seats in key regions, leveraging Thaksin’s star power to energise their campaign. His anticipated appearance has already sparked excitement within the party, giving their election strategies a notable boost.

 

Thaksin's return to public life began in March when he revisited his hometown of Chiang Mai with his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, receiving a warm welcome from influential figures, indicating his continued significance in Thai politics.

 

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-- 2024-11-07

 

 

[0ffshore360]

So was the talk about being barred from political involvement  just talk?

 

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

Did anybody ask him which wonder doctor or wonder medicine he is using?

Maybe that should be a new hub for Thailand: From sick to top fit in weeks.