Pheu Thai: Panthongtae Shinawatra plays no role in govt

[webfact]

Photo courtesy of Chanat Katanyu via Bangkok Post

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

The Pheu Thai Party swiftly quashed rumours spreading across social media about Panthongtae Shinawatra’s alleged appointment as chief of strategy and national economy.

 

Chayapa Sindhuprai, serving as the party’s deputy spokesperson, made an emphatic statement on X, clarifying that these reports were unfounded and likely intended to sow confusion and damage the coalition government’s reputation.

 

Chayapa asserted that during the Pheu Thai Party’s recent seminar in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district, no such appointments were made. She further clarified that Panthongtae, who is the elder brother of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and a prominent figure in the Shinawatra family, holds no official role within the party or the Pheu Thai-led government.

 

“The report is completely baseless and aims to create misunderstandings among the public.”

The rumours began after a photograph of Panthongtae aboard a train to Hua Hin was shared online, accompanied by a caption suggesting he was attending the seminar in an official capacity as the “chief of strategy and national economy.”

The post gained traction, prompting reactions from various figures, including legal expert Paisal Puechmongkol, who shared it on Facebook with a seemingly sarcastic congratulation for Panthongtae’s supposed new role.

 

Meanwhile, Election Commission (EC) chairperson Ittiporn Boonpracong announced that the commission would review remarks made by Thaksin Shinawatra at the same Hua Hin seminar. Thaksin, a former premier and influential figure within the Pheu Thai Party, reportedly accused certain coalition parties of deliberately skipping a Cabinet meeting last week, raising questions about potential manipulation within the party.

 

The EC has received four complaints alleging Thaksin’s undue influence over Pheu Thai. These complaints cite meetings between coalition party leaders at Thaksin’s residence before the selection of a prime minister to succeed Srettha Thavisin.

 

Additionally, the government’s policy statement to Parliament, which some claim mirrors Thaksin’s vision as presented at a previous forum, is under scrutiny.

 

The complaints were submitted by the Thai Pakdee Party, the Palang Pracharath Party, Noppharut Worachitwutthikun, a former leader of the political group Phirap Khao 2006, and an unnamed individual. The EC’s inquiry panel will be looking into these allegations thoroughly to ascertain any potential breaches of conduct within the party’s leadership dynamics, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-12-18

 

 

[JoePai]

Of course she isn't, papa Toxin is  😂

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

“The report is completely baseless and aims to create misunderstandings among the public.”

 

 

Same as yours

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Meanwhile, Election Commission (EC) chairperson Ittiporn Boonpracong announced that the commission would review remarks made by Thaksin Shinawatra at the same Hua Hin seminar. Thaksin,

Was he an invited speaker... ?

[kingstonkid]

Considering that this 40-something man still lives at home and has no real job on his own, I would say that he is under daddy's control as well as his sister's.

 

Something tells me that Tony is doing what he has done every time he got in power.  Push the line and get burnt when the elite say enough and disband his party and remove it from power.

 

Consider that the last 2 coups were due to his government over stepping the line.  I think he is going for strike 3.  It will depend on how the elite feel they control the senate.  

 

If they have firm control of the senate, then they have firm control of the government for now and will be happy to see if BJT can convince powers that be to let it form a government to run the country.

[mokwit]

5 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

Considering that this 40-something man still lives at home and has no real job on his own,

I imagine his dad is very proud of him.

[kingstonkid]

32 minutes ago, mokwit said:

I imagine his dad is very proud of him.

There is a reason I am sure that Daddy picked little sister instead of him.  It could be that he dropped out of Thammasat or that he got caught cheating during a Poli Sci exam.

 

I don't think anyone in the Thaksin family farts unless they check with Thaksin

[newbee2022]

They changed the roles:

Thaksin claimed to come back to Thailand to play with his grand children. 

Now he's ruling and she is playing with her child.

Mission accomplished 

[dinsdale]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

Of course she isn't, papa Toxin is  😂

This isn't about Paetongtarn Shinawatra it's about her elder brother Panthongtae Shinawatra. It  seems that you don't know the PM's name or you simply misread the headline. You obviously did not read the article.

[newbee2022]

14 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

They changed the roles:

Thaksin claimed to come back to Thailand to play with his grand children. 

Now he's ruling and she is playing with her child.

Mission accomplished 

Sorry, mistake. It's his son not his daughter

[AlwaysThere]

16 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

This isn't about Paetongtarn Shinawatra it's about her elder brother Panthongtae Shinawatra. It  seems that you don't know the PM's name or you simply misread the headline. You obviously did not read the article.

 

I think he was right the first time 😊

[JoePai]

33 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

This isn't about Paetongtarn Shinawatra it's about her elder brother Panthongtae Shinawatra. It  seems that you don't know the PM's name or you simply misread the headline. You obviously did not read the article.

Doesn't matter they are all the same, just change one first name for the other