Thaksin and Anutin Strengthen Bond Over Golf Amid Government Rift Rumours

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Amarin TV

 

In a move that appears to soothe rumours of a governmental split, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul enjoyed a game of golf together at the Stone Hill Club in Pathum Thani on 22nd December. They were joined by energy moguls Sarath Ratanavadi and Pongrapee Indrajang from leading Thai corporations.

 

Recent tensions have reportedly simmered between the Pheu Thai Party and the Bhumjaithai Party in the coalition government. The discord intensified after Thaksin's remarks at a Pheu Thai seminar on 13th December, criticising coalition partners who failed to attend a significant cabinet meeting concerning a tax decree, labelling them as "saboteurs."

Additionally, Pheu Thai has launched a campaign emphasising the importance of unity for constitutional amendments, encouraging voters not to be swayed by "double agents" - a reference to the Bhumjaithai Party's opposing vote on a referendum bill. This occurrence suggested internal disagreements over the coalition’s legislative direction.

 

Nonetheless, the golf outing seems to be a gesture towards mending fences and presenting a united front amidst the political turbulence.

 

-- 2024-12-23

 

 

[JoePai]

Now where’s that fork of lightning when you need it !

[BritScot]

Didn't Mr T. Play golf with the generals just before they stabbed him in the back with a coup?

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

In a move that appears to soothe rumours of a governmental split, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul enjoyed a game of golf together at the Stone Hill Club in Pathum Thani on 22nd December.

His shoulder and neck must have healed up nicely... down to the expert care he received.

[klauskunkel]

"My turn to tee off, hold my neck brace, will ya?"

[jippytum]

Was the golf at the Thaksin  family golf course built on temple donated land??