Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

In a scene worthy of a political drama, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a grand entrance as he joined his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on a luxury train journey to Hua Hin.

 

The trip, organised for Pheu Thai MPs and ministers, marked a rare public appearance for the controversial patriarch amidst ongoing investigations.

 

Thaksin boarded the Royal Blossom train at Bang Bamru station, Bangkok, to join the five-carriage delegation that had set off from Hua Lamphong earlier that morning. Among the passengers were Paetongtarn’s siblings, Panthongtae and Pintongta, her husband Pitaka Sukawat, and their children, making it a true family affair.

 

The ruling party’s top brass, including Deputy PM and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, were present. Suriya seized the opportunity to brief Paetongtarn on Thailand’s rail development progress before the train rolled out of Hua Lamphong at 8.30am.

 

 

Thaksin’s arrival, just 50 minutes later, was a showstopper. Greeted by Paetongtarn and former PM Srettha Thavisin at the carriage doors, he embraced his daughter in a photo-op dubbed the “three prime ministers.” He then strolled through the train, shaking hands and exchanging smiles with Pheu Thai MPs before settling down with his family.

 

Thaksin’s participation drew attention, as he is under investigation for allegedly dominating the party from behind the scenes, in violation of the Political Party Act.

 

Paetongtarn expressed gratitude to Suriya for organising the trip and rail upgrades, admitting it was her first train journey in 20 years. The delegation is set to hold discussions in Hua Hin, where Thaksin will deliver a motivational speech, reported The Nation.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-12-13

 

 

hope they ve got plenty of sick bags !!

I thought that part of the Deal that allowed him to come back to Thailand is NOT getting actively involved in politics?

Doesn't he look amazing?

 

Not a hint of sickness or a neck brace in sight.😆

 

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The trip, organised for Pheu Thai MPs and ministers, marked a rare public appearance for the controversial patriarch amidst ongoing investigations.

Rare my arse.

1 hour ago, Scouse123 said:

Doesn't he look amazing?

 

Not a hint of sickness or a neck brace in sight.😆

 

 

Miraculous.... will Yingluk have the same healing genes?

You mean his daughter joins him on the train we are not fools we know who is running the country and it’s certainly not his beloved daughter she’s yet another puppet on a string !

Just as we all knew.  If you have big money CORRUPTION.  Is the norm!!. No jail time for you and the family!!!!

How can Thailand be taken seriously? When it's blatant corruption. 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a scene worthy of a political drama, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a grand entrance as he joined his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on a luxury train journey to Hua Hin.

Hoping for a Derailment of the train and the party ...

Who do you really think is running this country come on TIT

An incredible recovery from serious illness 

1 hour ago, willip said:

Just as we all knew.  If you have big money CORRUPTION.  Is the norm!!. No jail time for you and the family!!!!

Same the world over. Look no further than a certain N American country to know that. Thailand is in very “good” company

The photo says it all !...... the Leader walking in front of the Prime Minister.........😉

Who paid for this outing to the seaside for this family? The taxpayers?

The showman crook joins the politcal gravy train

1 hour ago, willip said:

How can Thailand be taken seriously? When it's blatant corruption. 

Because Thailand is not alone...

no need for a deep state here... clear and present (danger)

2 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

An incredible recovery from serious illness 

 

Amazing what money can buy! I was told by my father years ago that money can't buy you happiness or good health - I must have misheard him, maybe he said "Mummy" not "money"! Or was he telling me fibs? 

How come his train took only 50 minutes from Bangkok to Hua Hin??!!!

 

Any chance I can book that fast train next time I go up to town?

I,am a new man the doctors did miracles in bkk.Now my daughter is in control i don,t have any problems now all sorted .Next or soon will be my sister i had to return first and grease the wheels

Too many narrative, selfish sour grapes around...instead of looking outside the box...Sucks...

Not he accompanies his daughter, she accompanies him... 

What is not possible at the expense of taxpayers

6 hours ago, willip said:

Just as we all knew.  If you have big money CORRUPTION.  Is the norm!!. No jail time for you and the family!!!!

But if you are a general and the leader of a military coup, and you steal the entire country in an act of treason, you will never be punished, and there is always the chance of promotion to the Privy Council,

Suriya seized the opportunity to brief Paetongtarn on Thailand’s rail development progress .......

 

As they rattled along the one-metre gauge track at 40 kilometers per hour.....😂

Isnt ther anybody in Thai government , who should say something about, Thaksin to buzz off?!

He is a criminal and not a part of government. 

Incredible and again loose of face of Thai government and Thai people 

8 minutes ago, xtrnuno41 said:

Isnt ther anybody in Thai government , who should say something about, Thaksin to buzz off?!

He is a criminal and not a part of government. 

Incredible and again loose of face of Thai government and Thai people 

 

Hasn't he just been issued a "Certificate of innocence"....555

The worst that LOS has to offer in one place. Makes you want to puke. 

doesnt she have a boyfriend or husband instead