Thaksin Negotiates for Paetongtarn Amid Potential PM Suspension

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FILE - Leader of Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wave before press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

In a strategic move, Thaksin Shinawatra has reportedly engaged in secret discussions with influential figures, aiming to prevent his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, from facing suspension as Thailand's Prime Minister.

 

This development follows a comprehensive lawsuit against Thaksin and his Pheu Thai Party, which is currently the largest ruling party in Thailand.

 

The highly confidential negotiations seek to secure what insiders describe as "conditional mercy," allowing Paetongtarn to remain in power ahead of a crucial Constitutional Court verdict expected soon.

 

An anonymous source close to the party suggests that Thaksin's negotiation skills might protect his daughter's political career, despite their fraught legal challenges.

 

The urgency stems from the potential fallout from the Constitutional Court, which may accept a lawsuit alleging Thaksin's undue influence over the party.

Observers are keenly watching whether Thaksin's manoeuvring will spare Paetongtarn from a suspension similar to the one that previously sidelined her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, who was ultimately impeached and removed from office last August.

 

At the heart of the allegations is the charge that Paetongtarn's leadership is subject to Thaksin's control, which could lead to her temporary removal from office.

 

The lawsuit claims Thaksin holds significant sway within Pheu Thai, influencing policies, coalition dynamics, and even international engagements.

 

Key accusations include Thaksin's alleged interference with party activities, purported strategic decisions like excluding the Palang Pracharath Party from the coalition, and pushing for a Thai-Cambodian resources project following private talks with Cambodia's former Prime Minister Hun Sen.

 

These varied allegations, if proven, could not only dissolve the Pheu Thai Party but also decisively end Paetongtarn's tenure as Prime Minister, pending the court's final decision, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2024-11-19

 

 

[bradiston]

No verifiable sources so instantly dismissable.

[Geoffggi]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The lawsuit claims Thaksin holds significant sway within Pheu Thai, influencing policies, coalition dynamics, and even international engagements.

Once again here he is doing exactly what he is accused of, as has been said many times the sooner this dynasty is over with the better it will be for Thailand to move forward.

[klauskunkel]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

secret discussions with influential figures

aah, the suspense is making me tingle all over!

[Snackbar]

Foregone conclusion 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

At the heart of the allegations is the charge that Paetongtarn's leadership is subject to Thaksin's control, which could lead to her temporary removal from office.

And so it should, if he's guilty then so is she.... if' he's running the show then she should step down as a puppet.

Thaksin talking to influential people to wriggle out of trouble again.... this is shameful for Thai politics.

[OneMoreFarang]

Lock them up, both of them.

And make sure they go to jail and not to the VIP section of some hospital.

[jippytum]

It is an absolute disgrace this convicted criminal is openly allowed to flout the law and give two fingers to the justice system on a daily basis without any repercussions. 

[Tropicalevo]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

ahead of a crucial Constitutional Court verdict expected soon.

 

Ah yes, the infamous Constitutional Court. Hand picked by Prayut.

What could possibly go wrong.

[FarmerJoe]

"Discussions with influential people" Meaning brown envelopes will be passed around.

[john donson]

me thinks he is calling his friend in germany

 

why else was he allowed back in the first place?

[nobodysfriend]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

In a strategic move, Thaksin Shinawatra has reportedly engaged in secret discussions with influential figures,

 

This is what he can do best ... manipulate his corrupt circle of " influential " people .

That guy does not act for the benefit of Thailand or the  thai citizens .

Corrupt . greedy , powerhungry , he is sick of the virus of self importance .

[nobodysfriend]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

These varied allegations, if proven, could not only dissolve the Pheu Thai Party but also decisively end Paetongtarn's tenure as Prime Minister, pending the court's final decision

 

I hope it will be proven .

The winner of the last election was MFP , but , with Thaksin' s help , their victory was stolen ....

Pheu thai deserves to be dissolved , and new elections after that ...

[DTL2014]

i get the distinct feeling that Thaksin does not know right from wrong....just seems like he thinks he is above the law all the time.Who are these secretive people that can influence the law ? are they dangerous to the stability of the country?do they represent the will of the people or do they have their own agenda ..? Either Thaksin return instructions were not clear or he has flouted them.

[Enoon]

1 hour ago, DTL2014 said:

i get the distinct feeling that Thaksin does not know right from wrong....just seems like he thinks he is above the law all the time.Who are these secretive people that can influence the law ? are they dangerous to the stability of the country?do they represent the will of the people or do they have their own agenda ..? Either Thaksin return instructions were not clear or he has flouted them.

 

"Who are these secretive people that can influence the law ? are they dangerous to the stability of the country?do they represent the will of the people or do they have their own agenda ..?"

 

Don't ask, don't tell.

 

😉

 

 

[crazykopite]

HTF does he get away with this ! the power he seems to hold over people is absolutely crazy this guy is a convicted criminal who openly runs the country through his proxy  pm of a daughter !

[BritScot]

7 hours ago, jippytum said:

It is an absolute disgrace this convicted criminal is openly allowed to flout the law and give two fingers to the justice system on a daily basis without any repercussions. 

You mean like generals overthrowing and taking a country at the end of a gun? Or maybe ordering the temple shooting and disappearing a very brave nurse? Or what about corruption so extensive and blatant that protesters were thrown in prison. Watches and massive land purchase suspected to be payment!!! If the people elect someone then that person represents the people. This is typical Thai, if loss cheat!

[BrandonJT]

12 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

I hope it will be proven .

The winner of the last election was MFP , but , with Thaksin' s help , their victory was stolen ....

Pheu thai deserves to be dissolved , and new elections after that ...

This in and of itself would not cause new elections.  It would just mean that Anutin would become PM since there are no other PM candidates left from the other major parties. The whole thing about the only people ever eligible to be PM are the people who were listed during the election is completely idiotic but it is what it is.

But the rumors of the current PM considering dissolving parliament if it appears the investigation is going anywhere are interesting.  They would rather wash the whole thing and start over than let another party become PM.  Seems like a better idea than letting Anutin into the office to me.

[BayArea]

[dinsdale]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

This development follows a comprehensive lawsuit against Thaksin and his Pheu Thai Party, which is currently the largest ruling party in Thailand.

"a comprehensive lawsuit" Is this actually a thing? I would like a "comprehensive" definition to what a comprehensive lawsuit is.

[nahkit]

So in a nutshell the prime minister is being accused of being unduly influenced by her father and her father has said not to worry, I'll sort it out.