Politics Thaksin Wants Pheu Thai Back in Control of Interior Ministry

[webfact]

File photo courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party, has voiced his desire to regain control of the Ministry of Interior from the Bhumjaithai party.

 

The former Prime Minister argues that Pheu Thai should oversee the crucial portfolio to ensure their government policies reach citizens nationwide. This move is seen as pivotal, with the next general election looming in just two years.

 

The Pheu Thai party, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is the core of the ruling coalition. Thaksin insists that for their populist policies to be truly effective and widespread, control of the Ministry of Interior is essential.

 

This portfolio, held by Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, is renowned for its sweeping influence over provincial and local governance throughout Thailand.

 

Thaksin maintains that while the Bhumjaithai party should remain part of the coalition, regaining the Ministry of Interior is crucial for Pheu Thai. Speculation is rife about a possible cabinet reshuffle once the legislation for the 2026 government budget secures initial approval from the House of Representatives.

 

Thaksin further asserts that maintaining control of the ministry is more crucial than ever, given the political landscape and ongoing legal challenges faced by both himself and his daughter, the Prime Minister.

 

The Ministry of Interior's commanding role over provincial governors, district officers, and local headmen positions it as a linchpin in implementing government policies at the grassroots level.

 

For Thaksin and the Pheu Thai, regaining this ministry might not only fortify their grip on power but also ensure that their policies resonate more profoundly with the public ahead of the next election cycle.

 

Ultimately, Thaksin is focused on consolidating his party's influence without jeopardising the coalition's stability, even as legal battles present potential challenges for the Shinawatra political dynasty.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-05-31

 

 

[Geoffggi]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin further asserts that maintaining control of the ministry is more crucial than ever, given the political landscape and ongoing legal challenges faced by both himself and his daughter, the Prime Minister.

 

He needs more wriggling room & possibly others will be an unacceptable hurdle to get over ...............LOL

[blaze master]

Shut your pie hole already. When will this vermin just go away.

[Bert got kinky]

 

Who is this man?  

 

Don't bother answering Lou, it was a rhetorical question.

 

 

 

[NanLaew]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The former Prime Minister argues that Pheu Thai should oversee the crucial portfolio to ensure their government policies reach citizens nationwide. This move is seen as pivotal, with the next general election looming in just two years.

 

So, there are less than 730 shopping days left until coup?

 

Mark your calendars.

[JimHuaHin]

Taksin wants ......

 

What Taksin wants, and what Thailand needs and what the majority of the Thai population need do not align.

 

Taksin should return to his great ancestral village in China and look after the graves of his ancestors.

[Sydebolle]

Apart from lots of money passing through the interior ministry I am appalled by the fact, that - to the best of my knowledge - Dr Thaksin is on parole, a convict and possibly not quite the top man (officially) to stir politics. 
Someone of Pheu Thai was there, when Anutin grabbed the interior ministry and now everything is to be turned upside down - as far as said ministry and power in general is concerned? Just wondering 

 

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin maintains that while the Bhumjaithai party should remain part of the coalition,

We need your votes but you must remain silent, and do as I say

[BritManToo]

PT can't form a government without the support of BJT.

BJT has 90 (ish) MPs, and nearly all the 250 senate votes.

[FlorC]

Is the Supreme Administrative Court under the interior ministry ? (I'm asking , I don't know).

If so , then he has 10 B reasons to want his party back in control.

[newbee2022]

That would be good: more law and order 👍

[Enoon]

 

Failed State.

 

[Thingamabob]

Thaksin pushing his luck, hopefully to the point where he is forced to leave Thailand again, this time permanently.

[phil2407]

Why is he not being hauled into court as clearly a violation of  his parole? No politics! 
maybe if the media stopped ass licking him & banned him from any media then he can do whatever he wants in the background- just don’t publicize it 

[scorecard]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party, has voiced his desire to regain control of the Ministry of Interior from the Bhumjaithai party.

 

The former Prime Minister argues that Pheu Thai should oversee the crucial portfolio to ensure their government policies reach citizens nationwide. This move is seen as pivotal, with the next general election looming in just two years.

 

The Pheu Thai party, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is the core of the ruling coalition. Thaksin insists that for their populist policies to be truly effective and widespread, control of the Ministry of Interior is essential.

 

This portfolio, held by Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, is renowned for its sweeping influence over provincial and local governance throughout Thailand.

 

Thaksin maintains that while the Bhumjaithai party should remain part of the coalition, regaining the Ministry of Interior is crucial for Pheu Thai. Speculation is rife about a possible cabinet reshuffle once the legislation for the 2026 government budget secures initial approval from the House of Representatives.

 

Thaksin further asserts that maintaining control of the ministry is more crucial than ever, given the political landscape and ongoing legal challenges faced by both himself and his daughter, the Prime Minister.

 

The Ministry of Interior's commanding role over provincial governors, district officers, and local headmen positions it as a linchpin in implementing government policies at the grassroots level.

 

For Thaksin and the Pheu Thai, regaining this ministry might not only fortify their grip on power but also ensure that their policies resonate more profoundly with the public ahead of the next election cycle.

 

Ultimately, Thaksin is focused on consolidating his party's influence without jeopardising the coalition's stability, even as legal battles present potential challenges for the Shinawatra political dynasty.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-05-31

 

 

 

15 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party, has voiced his desire to regain control of the Ministry of Interior from the Bhumjaithai party.

 

The former Prime Minister argues that Pheu Thai should oversee the crucial portfolio to ensure their government policies reach citizens nationwide. This move is seen as pivotal, with the next general election looming in just two years.

 

The Pheu Thai party, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is the core of the ruling coalition. Thaksin insists that for their populist policies to be truly effective and widespread, control of the Ministry of Interior is essential.

 

This portfolio, held by Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, is renowned for its sweeping influence over provincial and local governance throughout Thailand.

 

Thaksin maintains that while the Bhumjaithai party should remain part of the coalition, regaining the Ministry of Interior is crucial for Pheu Thai. Speculation is rife about a possible cabinet reshuffle once the legislation for the 2026 government budget secures initial approval from the House of Representatives.

 

Thaksin further asserts that maintaining control of the ministry is more crucial than ever, given the political landscape and ongoing legal challenges faced by both himself and his daughter, the Prime Minister.

 

The Ministry of Interior's commanding role over provincial governors, district officers, and local headmen positions it as a linchpin in implementing government policies at the grassroots level.

 

For Thaksin and the Pheu Thai, regaining this ministry might not only fortify their grip on power but also ensure that their policies resonate more profoundly with the public ahead of the next election cycle.

 

Ultimately, Thaksin is focused on consolidating his party's influence without jeopardising the coalition's stability, even as legal battles present potential challenges for the Shinawatra political dynasty.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-05-31

 

 

 

Thaksin wants? 

[scorecard]

12 hours ago, blaze master said:

Shut your pie hole already. When will this vermin just go away.

 

 Thaksin insists that for their populist policies to be truly effective and widespread, control of the Ministry of Interior is essential. 

 

Yep solid promise in run up to last election to give everybody 10,000Baht. 

 

A few days ago they cancelled this election promise.

 

'Effective', really.

 

More like fake.

[ronnie50]

Kind of surprisesd they'd let that prize slip away at the beginning. I guess the coup parties insisted on keeping the interior ministry out of PT hands as a coalition condition.

[Mavideol]

On 5/31/2025 at 3:10 AM, webfact said:

The Pheu Thai party, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra,

why they keep referring to her as the PM when everybody knows that's the father who's running the country. She has no personality nor stamina to be there, she looks like a lost soul when meeting with international leaders as nobody really gives a rats arrrrsssee about her, she has no political experience/personality or background, never been around politics before, saw her at the meeting in Malaysia with other Asia leaders, the poor thing looked lost in the middle of the Asian leaders, she doesn't fit in politics

[ikke1959]

THe greed is immense... Thaksin wants to control everything. He is becoming more and more a dictator... Hope we will get rid of this man soon 

[Aussie999]

On 5/31/2025 at 3:54 PM, phil2407 said:

Why is he not being hauled into court as clearly a violation of  his parole? No politics! 
maybe if the media stopped ass licking him & banned him from any media then he can do whatever he wants in the background- just don’t publicize it 

Because he was pardoned by the King... Are you suggesting the King was wrong.... You are very "brave." This is why nothing happens to Thaksin.

[Dr B]

22 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

Because he was pardoned by the King... Are you suggesting the King was wrong.... You are very "brave." This is why nothing happens to Thaksin.

I am sorry but your post is factually incorrect, despite the fact that it was written into news articles by both the Thaiger and AN on numerous occasions. Thaksin was never pardoned, and is a convicted felon. His sentence was "commuted", which is not a pardon. The King reduced his sentence from 8 years to 1, and I am not aware from the news of any links between the King and what happened to the 1.

[ronnie50]

Here's a prediction (for fun). If the Interior Minister's position is reshuffled away from the Conservative/Military side of the coalition by the governing PM, as rumored, and into the Pheu Thai fold, it could result in a major event or events to counter that.

 

The first could be political. A no-confidence motion against the PM (government), which would trigger an election if the motion is passed. PROBABILITY: Unlikely, as the Conservative/Royalist parties that are there to ensure the status quo of powerful holding back the majority of Thais would probably lose the election decisively this time.

 

The second could be the courts or 'Election Commission'. Some other useful Conservative idiot could file a petition with one of the courts or the Election Commission, both with a track-record of decisions that favor the Conservative elements, and cause further turmoil for the current governing party. PROBABILITY: Very possible. But what would it be? Remains to be seen. But most likely another blow to Thai democracy.

 

Lastly, a coup. While most would recognise a military regime is probably the last thing a country with a failing economy needs, the rich and powerful are less affected by the economy or such a dramatic event like a coup and might even applaud it as "their side" is firmly back in control. There are decades of evidence that these coups are usually opportunistic, regardless of other things like the economy, and there's also evidence that Generals do not have the experience to run a modern nation-state in today's world. PROBABILITY: As usual, you never know. Even so, the surprised fighting with Cambodian army and killing of at least one of its soldiers on the border, puts the army back in the spotlight. Was this the first 'planned' Thai shot fired part of a build up to chaos and eventually a coup? Maybe, maybe not. 

 

As for Thaksin, my prediction is Yingluck, Thaksin and the whole clan will end up in the UK. Thai PM's meeting with the UK PM was probably to ensure they'd be ok there and not be pressured to move away, as Thaksin was forced to do some years ago and moved from his place in UK to Dubai.

[Aussie999]

3 hours ago, Dr B said:

I am sorry but your post is factually incorrect, despite the fact that it was written into news articles by both the Thaiger and AN on numerous occasions. Thaksin was never pardoned, and is a convicted felon. His sentence was "commuted", which is not a pardon. The King reduced his sentence from 8 years to 1, and I am not aware from the news of any links between the King and what happened to the 1.

Then can you explain this.

https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20240818/b08864f129164139a13dee4ee92dcf2e/c.html