Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Pheu Thai Party has announced its support for Chaikasem Nitisiri as he vies for Thailand's prime ministership. This move intensifies the competition with the Bhumjaithai Party, which backs its leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, for the same role.

 

The announcement, made via Facebook, highlights Chaikasem's readiness to take on the premiership, dispelling previous concerns over his health. Pheu Thai champions Chaikasem as a seasoned figure, emphasising his legal and political acumen, underpinned by his commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law. Before entering the political arena, Chaikasem served as Thailand's attorney-general, bringing a wealth of experience to the table.

 

The timing of the announcement is crucial. It precedes a pivotal meeting of the People's Party, which will decide its allegiance between Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai. Both parties are vying for the People's Party’s significant vote share to bolster their political positions.

 

On the streets, tensions are palpable. Protesters gathered at Victory Monument on Sunday, expressing disapproval of Pheu Thai's continued bid for power. Their dissent follows the Constitutional Court's disqualification of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the prime ministerial race. The decision was based on a controversial leaked phone conversation between Paetongtarn and Cambodian leader Hun Sen in June.

 

In the coming days, from Wednesday to Friday, the House of Representatives is set to vote on Paetongtarn’s successor. The outcome will shape Thailand’s political landscape and determine whether Chaikasem Nitisiri or Anutin Charnvirakul will spearhead the nation’s government.

 

As these political manoeuvres unfold, the eyes of the nation remain firmly fixed on the strategies and alliances that will emerge from this power struggle, impacting Thailand’s future governance.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-09-01

 

what a circus

 

let the people decide

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pheu Thai champions Chaikasem as a seasoned figure, emphasising his legal and political acumen, underpinned by his commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law. Before entering the political arena, Chaikasem served as Thailand's attorney-general, bringing a wealth of experience to the table.

So how will he interact with the habitual liar Thaksin, who breaks the law at every turn.

Obviously a man of principles - attested by not dying his comb over.

 

Let's just hope he doesn't end up dying, bending over for his principal.

21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

On the streets, tensions are palpable.........

Thinks......will I get knocked down on a pedestrian crossing today? 🤔

20 hours ago, smedly said:

what a circus

 

let the people decide

 

 

They did last time......but got it wrong.....555

9 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

They did last time......but got it wrong.....555

The people got it right  it was the party who got it wrong 

7 hours ago, hotchilli said:

So how will he interact with the habitual liar Thaksin, who breaks the law at every turn.

I would dread to see Annutin win, that is what I think this is all about, I think the tape leak was a set up to start the ball rolling.

13 hours ago, kiwikeith said:

I would dread to see Annutin win, that is what I think this is all about, I think the tape leak was a set up to start the ball rolling.

Nah, the tape leak was all about the Hun Sen & Thaksin fallout.

This is revenge for PTP/Thaksin kicking out Anutin, after woeing him in to get the majority and government position.

Thanathorn should be very wary of doing anything with Thaksin, he cannot be trusted.

 

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Nah, the tape leak was all about the Hun Sen & Thaksin fallout.

This is revenge for PTP/Thaksin kicking out Anutin, after woeing him in to get the majority and government position.

Thanathorn should be very wary of doing anything with Thaksin, he cannot be trusted.

 

Dope dealer running Thailand not good, which one is more trustworthy?? 

 

 

38 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

Dope dealer running Thailand not good, which one is more trustworthy?? 

 

 

Neither can be trusted...

The dope dealer though has done much for employment, drugs seem to be the golden opportunity to be in, as everything else is on the slide.

On 9/1/2025 at 6:13 PM, smedly said:

what a circus

 

let the people decide

What the people want or decide is irrelevant, history has proved that, and it will be repeated if necessary.

17 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Neither can be trusted...

The dope dealer though has done much for employment, drugs seem to be the golden opportunity to be in, as everything else is on the slide.

The only employees I see are dope shop dealers, the unemployed are dealers in meth and coke and trying to smuggle dope out of Thailand.

Annutins tinny dream of becoming a drug baron is now we'll underway god help Thailand 

48 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

What the people want or decide is irrelevant, history has proved that, and it will be repeated if necessary.

so what  would you suggest oh great wise one

2 hours ago, smedly said:

so what  would you suggest oh great wise one

The wise one say:

That the people stand up for what they want...   true democracy.