November 29, 20241 yr Photo courtesy of Pheu Thai Party viaBangkok Post By Puntid Tantivangphaisal Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the political spotlight, gearing up to help Pheu Thai candidates in key Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) races. After a triumphant showing in Udon Thani, the party is looking to capitalise on its momentum with Thaksin as its secret weapon. A party insider revealed the 74 year old former PM will visit Ubon Ratchathani on December 11, coinciding with the opening day for candidacy applications. The visit includes a strategy meeting with local party heavyweights at the home of Pheu Thai MP Worasit Kaltinan. While no official endorsement for candidate Kan Kaltinan, a former PAO chairman, has been announced, Thaksin’s presence is expected to rally the faithful. Thaksin’s involvement follows his successful support for Pheu Thai’s Sarawut Petchpanomporn in Udon Thani. Sarawut clinched victory on November 24 with 327,487 votes, defeating the People’s Party’s Kanisorn Khurirang, who garnered 268,675. Thaksin’s speeches at a November rally drew 5,000 attendees, solidifying his reputation as a vote-magnet. The political tour doesn’t stop there. Thaksin will head to Chiang Mai on December 23 and later visit Sisaket to bolster other Pheu Thai candidates. However, his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, will steer clear of these events to avoid accusations of power misuse, the source said. Pheu Thai Secretary General Prasert Jantararuangtong exuded confidence, citing the Udon Thani win as a boost to party morale. “The nationwide PAO race in February will see us field candidates across numerous provinces.” Prasert added that there is a need to consolidate support in regions like Chiang Mai, where the party faces stiff competition from the People’s Party, reported Bangkok Post. With 29 provinces exempt from February’s polls, the remaining elections could shape Pheu Thai’s regional dominance. Thaksin’s hands-on approach may just be the party’s ace in the hole. Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-11-29
November 29, 20241 yr Thank goodness he's not involved in politics any more and has no influence on the Pheu Thai political organization.
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post 4 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the political spotlight, "[B]ack in the political spotlight"? Never left it and never will. He has never stopped running the PTP and is the De Facto PM of Thailand. How this is being allowed just goes to show how bent this county is.
November 29, 20241 yr 8 hours ago, snoop1130 said: the party is looking to capitalise on its momentum with Thaksin as its secret weapon. Wha'ts secret about this, every man and his dog knew it long time ago.
November 30, 20241 yr 18 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A party insider revealed the 74 year old former PM will visit Ubon Ratchathani on December 11, coinciding with the opening day for candidacy applications. The visit includes a strategy meeting with local party heavyweights at the home of Pheu Thai MP Worasit Kaltinan. While no official endorsement for candidate Kan Kaltinan, a former PAO chairman, has been announced, Thaksin’s presence is expected to rally the faithful. Surely this is interfering in politics... clear as a bell.
November 30, 20241 yr On The Road Again Just can't wait to spin the tale again, Talking big with all my friends, The life I love is shaking hands with all my fans And I can’t wait to win them over again
November 30, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Jonathan Swift said: I plead ignorance, how bad is this guy and why? Just another politician who likes to play the game, cashed up the wazoo, and if he could claim blue blood he would.
November 30, 20241 yr The guy steals billions stays away for X amount of years comes back doesn’t spend one hour behind bars and he’s running the government right now is this your vaccine I’m sure the same type of treatment will be applied to her politics in Thailand TIT
November 30, 20241 yr On 11/29/2024 at 11:48 AM, phetphet said: What happened to just wanting to stay home and relax with the grandchildren? Just a dream he had.
December 2, 20241 yr On 11/29/2024 at 6:48 PM, phetphet said: What happened to just wanting to stay home and relax with the grandchildren? and why he is not 'back' (loooooooooooooooooool) in jail for it... his good friend that allowed him to come back, that is
December 2, 20241 yr This from a guy who was practically on his death bed a few months ago I’m starting to think that miracles really happen !
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