Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, left, and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra react during a no-confidence debate against the prime minister at Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has shot down claims that her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, returned from exile through dodgy dealings. She described rumours of a "deal with the Devil" as complete nonsense during a heated debate in the House.

 

The allegations came from People's MP Rangsiman Rome during a censure discussion. Paetongtarn labelled the claims as 100% false, asserting her dad always intended to return and spend his golden years at home.

 

 

 

She stressed that Thaksin's return wasn't due to any sordid pact, but his long-standing wish.

 

Critics suggested Thaksin's homecoming was influenced during former coup leader Prayut Chan-o-cha's regime wind-down. Paetongtarn firmly denied using governmental influence to aid her critically ill father or bending rules for favours.

 

She showed deep empathy for Thaksin, noting he remained one of the coup's biggest victims, ousted from his prime minister role, and forced into exile. She assured the House that Thaksin’s return wasn't a result of shady dealings but a natural step homewards, as reported by Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-03-26

 

 

19 minutes ago, webfact said:

Paetongtarn firmly denied using governmental influence to aid her critically ill father or bending rules for favours.

 

Absolute BS!

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has shot down claims that her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, returned from exile through dodgy dealings. She described rumours of a "deal with the Devil" as complete nonsense during a heated debate in the House.

 

Nonsense is what happened when he came back to thailand with his bs arm sling and neck brace.

 

You have no shame miss. Off to the wrong side of.history you go. Scurry along now. Enjoy your dirty wealth and status. You're abhorrent. 

 

2 hours ago, blaze master said:

 

Nonsense is what happened when he came back to thailand with his bs arm sling and neck brace.

 

You have no shame miss. Off to the wrong side of.history you go. Scurry along now. Enjoy your dirty wealth and status. You're abhorrent. 

 

Just doing what she's been told and schooled to do. 

 

It's Thaksin who is the abhorrent one, just look what he did to his sister and now doing the same to his daughter, all for his own end and ego. 

Just now, Artisi said:

Just doing what she's been told and schooled to do. 

 

It's Thaksin who is the abhorrent one, just look what he did to his sister and now doing the same to his daughter, all for his own end and ego. 

 

She could say no. She chooses the life. 

Must not use a tooth pick without covering ones mouth....but picking your nose is fine!

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

 

She could say no. She chooses the life. 

Defining the family elder, thaksin at that? Realistically she can not say no.

8 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Defining the family elder, thaksin at that? Realistically she can not say no.

 

She could go into pemenant exile. She could publically denounce all of it. Some country would give her a passport for a new life. She has her own money. If Buddha was able to abandon his family im sure she can manage to.

 

Alas she loves the life it provides. 

If indeed Thaksin did have a deal with the devil as his opponents claimed. 
Pray tell who is this devil? Haha

7 hours ago, webfact said:

"deal with the Devil"

 

The most factual descriptor of Thaksin ever reported. 

Without Thailand investing one baht in world education, this charade will sadly continue.

The hi-so's rule the range.🙃🙃

 

Does it really matter.  She the PM survives the vote.

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Does it really matter.  She the PM survives the vote.

There was no other outcome possible considering who currently pulls the strings.