Thaksin Pushes Controversial Projects Despite Opposition

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: MGR Online

 

Thaksin Shinawatra has taken direct action to drive a range of ambitious projects, including developments on Koh Kood and a 99-year land lease policy, amidst significant public opposition.

 

He aims to enhance the Pheu Thai Party's standing by actively implementing multiple initiatives simultaneously, deflecting focus from any single controversial endeavour. This strategy is a bid to regain political influence and secure a strong position in upcoming elections.

 

Prominent academic Dr Wanwichit Boonprong suggests Thaksin's direct involvement is necessary because public confidence in Pheu Thai's leadership under Paetongtarn Shinawatra is lacking.

 

Consequently, Thaksin is leading efforts to showcase achievements that will appeal to voters. These efforts are termed "economic stimulus projects," such as the proposed digital currency handout and restructuring debt obligations.

 

The Pheu Thai government is also promoting policies that have faced strong criticism due to concerns about national security and economic stability.

These include negotiations with Cambodia over energy resources near Koh Kood, legalising gambling as "entertainment complexes," and opening real estate markets to foreigners through 99-year leases.

 

The push for these policies, despite backlash, is perceived as Thaksin's attempt to rapidly implement changes before potential legal challenges affect the party's political future.

 

However, critics argue that these policies serve more as populist tactics to boost political support rather than genuinely stimulate economic growth. Concerns over increased public debt and fiscal irresponsibility are also raised, particularly regarding the financial viability and necessity of such schemes.

 

In summary, Thaksin's aggressive push for these developments is a strategic move to solidify Pheu Thai's political position but has sparked significant debate over their broader implications for Thailand’s economic and national security, reported MGR Online.

 

 

-- 2024-11-29

 

 

[lordgrinz]

So, in reality.....Thaksin is acting Prime Minister, or should we now call him Emperor Thaksin?

[JoePai]

First question - what's in it for him ?

[watchcat]

20 minutes ago, JoePai said:

First question - what's in it for him ?

 

Don't know, he doesn't seem to need money, he has stolen enough already from the country,he's a sick person

[seajae]

he knows he has the courts in his pocket so he can do as he pleases with no recourse, so much for not having anything to do with running the pheu thai, this shows who is the big boss of it and always will be, trouble is the courts are never going to find him guilty because he has them all taking his money

[lordgrinz]

2 minutes ago, seajae said:

he knows he has the courts in his pocket so he can do as he pleases with no recourse, so much for not having anything to do with running the pheu thai, this shows who is the big boss of it and always will be, trouble is the courts are never going to find him guilty because he has them all taking his money

 

Only one person can knock him down a few pegs, hopefully soon.

[kimamey]

36 minutes ago, JoePai said:

First question - what's in it for him ?

Money and power?

[redwood1]

I thought he said he was old and only wanted to take care of his grand kids...

 

Also was he not prohibited from politics, as part of being released from his so called prison sentence....

[steven.g]

I thought he was prohibited from participating in party politics

[khunjeff]

Who wants to break the news to him that he has no official position and isn't part of the government?

[Enoon]

3 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Only one person can knock him down a few pegs, hopefully soon.

 

Don't hold your breath.

 

 

[Dcheech]

Only one person can knock him down a few pegs 

I assumed he was back, because of that one person.  Likely I misunderstood.  

 

 

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Dcheech

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin Shinawatra has taken direct action to drive a range of ambitious projects, including developments on Koh Kood and a 99-year land lease policy, amidst significant public opposition.

But he's not medling in politics?

[Will B Good]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

First question - what's in it for him ?

 

 

Second question - what's in it for him? (the first response will have been a total lie)

[watchcat]

23 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

But he's not medling in politics?

 

I'd say daily.

[harryviking]

Wasnt Thaksin supposed to enjoy "retirement" in jail and the stay clear of politics??? This man and his people are preparing a "coupe d'etat"....if they havent already done so! This smells bad a long way!!!

[Aussie999]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

First question - what's in it for him ?

Power

[watchcat]

4 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Only one person can knock him down a few pegs, hopefully soon.

 

Didn't he just let him free to roam around?