Thaksin Pushes for Single-Party Rule, Faces Coalition Criticism

[webfact]

Anutin Charnvirakul. File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a recent development raising eyebrows across the Thai political spectrum, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called on voters to back the Pheu Thai Party exclusively. Thaksin argues that a single-party majority could fast-track government initiatives, suggesting that the current coalition governing structure is cumbersome and inefficient.

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and a crucial member of the coalition, responded critically to Thaksin's remarks.

 

Serving as the interim Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin pointed out that Thaksin, after spending 17 years living abroad, might not fully appreciate the complexities of Thailand's present-day multi-party system.

 

According to Anutin, the days of singular command reminiscent of Thaksin's era have given way to a political landscape where coalition parties, including his own, strive to swiftly implement policies whilst adhering to democratic principles.

 

Anutin emphasised that while a one-party government is feasible if a single party excels, the reality is that coalition dynamics require dialogue and negotiations among various stakeholders.

 

He acknowledged, "Who would have thought about a single-party government before Thaksin became the prime minister? Thaksin showed it could be done. But the question is how long would it last if it happened again?" This reflects on Thaksin's previous tenure when his party held significant sway.

Thaksin made his assertive claims during a campaign stop in Chiang Mai, as part of his role in assisting Pheu Thai candidates in the upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections.

 

He believes a decisive victory for Pheu Thai would efficiently deliver on its promises, eliminating what he perceives as delays inherent in a multi-party government. This theme is one Thaksin has been reiterating across the country as he actively campaigns for his party.

 

Despite Thaksin's criticisms, Anutin maintained that the current government functions satisfactorily, albeit at a slower pace to ensure compliance with legal standards and public scrutiny. He observed that the coalition partners are committed to mutual support, whether in correcting potential missteps or advocating for the national interest.

 

As the political debate heats up ahead of the elections, the discourse around single-party dominance versus coalition governance highlights the broader question of how effectively Thailand can balance democratic processes with efficient administrative execution. The upcoming elections may indeed serve as a litmus test for the Thai people's appetite for either path, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-02-01

 

 

[AhFarangJa]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

strive to swiftly implement policies whilst adhering to democratic principles.

Now THAT is funny.....

[sungod]

18 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thaksin argues that a single-party majority could fast-track government initiatives,

 

I'm sure the Army could oblige

[bannork]

A leopard doesn't change its spots.

Domination- once in the mobile phone sector, and then in politics.

Thaksin's modus operandi, the only way he knows how to play. 

[connda]

Why not - one party with Teflon Tony as dictator.

It's time for Tony to either go back to playing with the grandchildren or back to prison.  Or Dubai.  They did allow him to leave the country - take the hint.

[connda]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

As the political debate heats up ahead of the elections, the discourse around single-party dominance versus coalition governance highlights the broader question of how effectively Thailand can balance democratic processes with efficient administrative execution.

I.e, Teflon Tony is calling for a "Democratic Dictatorship."  <laughs>  Dude has become a national security risk.  Those backing dictatorship may just provoke it - in the form of another military coup.  Want a dictatorship?  That's the way to get it.

[crazykopite]

He should be in prison instead he is actively in Thai politics  WHY !

[petertucker48]

One-party Dictatorship ?? !!

[mfd101]

I'm looking forward to the Move Forward mob winning an absolute majority next time. And forming government accordingly.

 

Should stave off a military coup for at least 6 months.

[Richardsamui]

We can start with that after next general election... when People Party will be in charge.....

[thesetat]

With a single party rule. Thaksin will be more powerful than the king. He will control everything without any opposition. Let us hope this does not come to pass. 

[klauskunkel]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

"Who would have thought about a single-party government before Thaksin became the prime minister? Thaksin showed it could be done. But the question is how long would it last if it happened again?"

It would last until another Prayut would step in. I'm pretty sure that the appropriate General has been groomed already, just in case...

[billd766]

1 hour ago, petertucker48 said:

One-party Dictatorship ?? !!

Thais have had a lot of those over the years.

 

They are normally known as illegal military coups.

 

If there is another one it will depend on the person under the golden umbrella.

 

The King's Guards now control the military power in Bangkok, and not the normal army generals and their loyalty is not so much to the military, but elsewhere.

[John Drake]

Quickly moving to implement the Hun Sen model of permanent one part rule. Yes, Prayuth was better.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

In a recent development raising eyebrows across the Thai political spectrum, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called on voters to back the Pheu Thai Party exclusively. Thaksin argues that a single-party majority could fast-track government initiatives, suggesting that the current coalition governing structure is cumbersome and inefficient.

But it got you into power?

[digger70]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin argues that a single-party majority could fast-track government initiatives, suggesting that the current coalition governing structure is cumbersome and inefficient.

What? that Crim Suppose to be in Jail Not running the Country.

[ikke1959]

Single party rule is dictatorship and not democracy.... But he can do and say he wants because he is protected until the army finds it is enough.. Again a proof that Thaksin is using the country for his own and family benefit, and doesn't care about anything else, because when the army interferes again hell will break out...

[billd766]

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

Quickly moving to implement the Hun Sen model of permanent one part rule. Yes, Prayuth was better.

Thus speaks a supporter of illegal military coups.

 

Democracy anyone?

[billd766]

18 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Single party rule is dictatorship and not democracy.... But he can do and say he wants because he is protected until the army finds it is enough.. Again a proof that Thaksin is using the country for his own and family benefit, and doesn't care about anything else, because when the army interferes again hell will break out...

I doubt that the army has the power to interfere any more, especially as the majority of the troops in Bangkok are now under the control of the Kings Guards, and their loyalty is to a much higher person, than a bunch of generals.

[spidermike007]

This guy is as clueless and out of touch as ever, and he obviously wasn't paying attention to the fact that his ridiculous and useless party lost the last election and is only in power due to a stolen election that was done in a non-democratic fashion, no doubt with the support of the spectacularly toxic Thai Army. 

 

And let us not even address the PM. Jeez. Could they have possibly selected from lower down into the bottom of the barrel? 

 

Long live Pita. May the youth eventually prevail, and overrun the corrupt, inept, dinosaur numskulls. 

[MikeandDow]

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

Thus speaks a supporter of illegal military coups.

 

Democracy anyone?

Lets use the correct word here, for 1 Thailand is NOT a democracy it is a constitutional monarchy. There is a diffrence !

[pacovl46]

Of course he does. He’d just love to be the emperor! 

[Hunz Kittisak]

3 hours ago, billd766 said:

I doubt that the army has the power to interfere any more, especially as the majority of the troops in Bangkok are now under the control of the Kings Guards, and their loyalty is to a much higher person, than a bunch of generals.

Yes already checked mate 

Thaksin is dismantling the remnants of military influence on politics in Thailand. 
This is a progressive move 

[connda]

6 hours ago, thesetat said:

With a single party rule. Thaksin will be more powerful than the king. He will control everything without any opposition. Let us hope this does not come to pass. 

It wouldn't last for long before the Thai army steps up to the plate.  Like it or not, in the Thai political scene they are part of the check and balances.

Single Party Dictatorship.  Jeez.  Dude needs to be sent back to Dubai.

[connda]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

This guy is as clueless and out of touch as ever, and he obviously wasn't paying attention to the fact that his ridiculous and useless party lost the last election and is only in power due to a stolen election that was done in a non-democratic fashion, no doubt with the support of the spectacularly toxic Thai Army. 

 

And let us not even address the PM. Jeez. Could they have possibly selected from lower down into the bottom of the barrel? 

 

Long live Pita. May the youth eventually prevail, and overrun the corrupt, inept, dinosaur numskulls. 

We can agree on that.  Like in the US, it's wayyyyy past time for the geriatric basket cases to hand the levers of power to the next generations.  Boomers like me?  Retire for Christ Buddha sake! 

[bannork]

1 hour ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Yes already checked mate 

Thaksin is dismantling the remnants of military influence on politics in Thailand. 
This is a progressive move 

We can't talk in depth about this but Hunz, do you and Bild, Thaksin supporters, accept the notion that Thaksin was allowed to come back to counter the rise of Move Forward? 

At the same time Army forces in Bangkok have become concentrated under a single authority, the same authority that has Thaksin on a string.

How can this be progressive? 

It is concentrating power in very few hands.

[AustinRacing]

There was a guy a while ago who went to jail, wrote a book, ceased power, eliminated the opposition, tried to rule beyond his imagination, destroyed many countries, was finally put in his place. Hope this guy doesn’t become one of those guys. 

[KhunHeineken]

13 hours ago, sungod said:

 

I'm sure the Army could oblige

And so could Dubai, again. 

[BangkokReady]

My, look at the time, it's a quarter to coup!

[ikke1959]

6 hours ago, billd766 said:

I doubt that the army has the power to interfere any more, especially as the majority of the troops in Bangkok are now under the control of the Kings Guards, and their loyalty is to a much higher person, than a bunch of generals.

But if the higher person orders it will done.. It happened before but that news was deleted within the hour