Thaksin joins daughter Paetongtarn on Pheu Thai train to Hua Hin

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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

 

 

[nikmar]

hope they ve got plenty of sick bags !!

[Henk Langeweg]

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

[Scouse123]

Doesn't he look amazing?

 

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

 

 

[hotchilli]

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.

[hotchilli]

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?

[crazykopite]

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 !

[willip]

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