Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and ex-Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow made waves yesterday, December 26 as they were spotted enjoying a private breakfast on the picturesque Koh Lipe, Satun province.

 

The political duo arrived in style, leading a fleet of six luxury yachts to the tropical getaway. Landing unannounced at the upscale Bulow Casa Grand View Resort, they dined from 9am to 11am, turning heads with their high-profile presence.

 

Their breakfast meeting comes hot on the heels of Thamanat’s political manoeuvre, which saw him rally 20 MPs from the opposition Palang Pracharath Party to join the government coalition led by Pheu Thai—Thaksin’s political brainchild.

 

 

During the visit, the pair were warmly greeted by local dignitaries, including Koh Lipe Entrepreneurs Association president Mukta Booeat, Koh Sarai subdistrict chief Nitit Sittarunno, and Lipe Police Station chief Police Major Sujit Piriya.

 

Adding intrigue to the day, Thaksin had earlier hinted at a provisional meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, reportedly scheduled yesterday at a confidential location in Thailand. The talks were expected to address ongoing negotiations between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN), the group at the forefront of the southern insurgency, reported The Nation.

 

Observers speculate that this island rendezvous could signify more than just breakfast—potentially paving the way for strategic political and regional discussions. For now, Koh Lipe has added another chapter to its storied history as a backdrop for power moves.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-12-27

 

 

Well done Khun Tony’s tireless efforts to hold the coalition government together. A stable government is the cornerstone for progress

10 hours ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Well done Khun Tony’s tireless efforts to hold the coalition government together. A stable government is the cornerstone for progress

I thought that was his daughters job?

 

11 hours ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Well done Khun Tony’s tireless efforts to hold the coalition government together. A stable government is the cornerstone for progress

And a hamburger is the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast, pre getting whacked, that is. I thought Prompow was off to join Kla Dharma. A twisty tale to be sure.

Tony’s plan has come to amazing highs first he spends six months in the hospital now he’s running the country after being on the run for 13 years what will be coming next I’m thinking the other member of the family that’s having a tremendous and enjoyable life in Dubai TIT

 

 

A photo of their yachts would have been a good addition to this story.

 

 

A meeting of the " Dons ".

On 12/27/2024 at 5:55 PM, snoop1130 said:

Landing unannounced at the upscale Bulow Casa Grand View Resort, they dined from 9am to 11am, turning heads with their high-profile presence.

 

Luckily they had a spare table.

 

 

On 12/27/2024 at 5:55 PM, snoop1130 said:

 

During the visit, the pair were warmly greeted by local dignitaries, including Koh Lipe Entrepreneurs Association president Mukta Booeat, Koh Sarai subdistrict chief Nitit Sittarunno, and Lipe Police Station chief Police Major Sujit Piriya.

 

 

Who just happened to pass by.

Gangsters in paradise.

Wonder what Dusty Miller had strapped to the keel......some 'self raising' for the old man perhaps.

 

I guess the one on the left, as you look, was divvying up Thaksin's share.

On 12/27/2024 at 6:52 PM, Hunz Kittisak said:

Well done Khun Tony’s tireless efforts to hold the coalition government together. A stable government is the cornerstone for progress

 

He's such a good man, but somehow back in jai for 1 year. How quaint is that?