Thaksin Shinawatra //File photo

 

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is in the spotlight, grappling with his misplaced trust in Captain Thammanat Prompao, the leader of the Kla Tham Party. Thamman's recent withdrawal from the Pheu Thai-led coalition has rattled political stability. In a private dinner with about ten Pheu Thai MPs, Thaksin reportedly confessed, "I was wrong; I misjudged him."

 

This rare moment of introspection surprised many MPs, who remarked they had never seen Thaksin express such regret. The event, initially a celebration for newly elected First Deputy Speaker of the House Chalard Khamchuang, quickly turned into a candid discussion on current political tensions, particularly the defection of the Kla Tham Party.

 

MPs at the dinner took the chance to express dissatisfaction with the party’s internal management.

 

Concerns were raised over inadequate support for senior MPs and those not re-elected. Thaksin promised to address these issues, acknowledging the need for improved internal strategies, reported The Nation.

 

Simultaneously, the Pheu Thai Party faces another challenge, seeking legal clarity from the Constitutional Court about appointing a new judge. His appointment coincided with a significant hearing for Thaksin's daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Although the new judge's role might not change the outcome, the legal team hopes to clarify procedural questions.

 

The Pheu Thai Party's request from the court is seen as a strategic move to gain time and prepare for future political hurdles, especially the establishment of a new government. As this drama unfolds, all eyes are on Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party as they navigate these tumultuous political waters.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-09-03

 

51 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thaksin reportedly confessed, "I was wrong; I misjudged him.

 

Mai pen rai, this gives you more time to take care of your grand children

The PTP are getting desperate. they face losing all power in the government, they face being disbanded by the courts. Thaksin faces more jail time due to his fiasco with illness in his prison time. 

So desperate that they are losing even one party member now. As well as so desperate to ask Prayut to take control again just so their party maintains some control over the decisions made. 

It is a great time to go after Thaksin and the PTP for their misdeeds. It must really irk Thaksin that his only power now is money he can offer in bribes. 

2 hours ago, thesetat said:

The PTP are getting desperate. they face losing all power in the government, they face being disbanded by the courts. Thaksin faces more jail time due to his fiasco with illness in his prison time. 

So desperate that they are losing even one party member now. As well as so desperate to ask Prayut to take control again just so their party maintains some control over the decisions made. 

It is a great time to go after Thaksin and the PTP for their misdeeds. It must really irk Thaksin that his only power now is money he can offer in bribes. 

Totally agree,

Look at the Op photo..

face of the people or pure evil ?

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin Shinawatra //File photo

 

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is in the spotlight, grappling with his misplaced trust in Captain Thammanat Prompao, the leader of the Kla Tham Party. Thamman's recent withdrawal from the Pheu Thai-led coalition has rattled political stability. In a private dinner with about ten Pheu Thai MPs, Thaksin reportedly confessed, "I was wrong; I misjudged him."

 

This rare moment of introspection surprised many MPs, who remarked they had never seen Thaksin express such regret. The event, initially a celebration for newly elected First Deputy Speaker of the House Chalard Khamchuang, quickly turned into a candid discussion on current political tensions, particularly the defection of the Kla Tham Party.

 

MPs at the dinner took the chance to express dissatisfaction with the party’s internal management.

 

Concerns were raised over inadequate support for senior MPs and those not re-elected. Thaksin promised to address these issues, acknowledging the need for improved internal strategies, reported The Nation.

 

Simultaneously, the Pheu Thai Party faces another challenge, seeking legal clarity from the Constitutional Court about appointing a new judge. His appointment coincided with a significant hearing for Thaksin's daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Although the new judge's role might not change the outcome, the legal team hopes to clarify procedural questions.

 

The Pheu Thai Party's request from the court is seen as a strategic move to gain time and prepare for future political hurdles, especially the establishment of a new government. As this drama unfolds, all eyes are on Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party as they navigate these tumultuous political waters.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-09-03

 

Why would he trust a convicted drug smuggler? But birds of a feather flock together.

Since Thais just LOVE digging in the professional past why not applying the same here. 

Instead of calling this fake graduate of a non-existing university in the US with his chauvinistic interpretation of how to treat women or referring to Thammanat Prompao as a "Captain" ........... a convicted heroin dealer who served four years in an Aussie jail might be much more eye-opening and befitting the Thai terminology of titling a political VIP.

It takes a crook to trust a crook ...... or am I getting this all wrong again? 

1 hour ago, Gandtee said:

Why would he trust a convicted drug smuggler? But birds of a feather flock together.

True, however seems to me that thaksin, until right now) still had enough power to get the drug smuggler who did a long term in jail in Australia into a Thailand ministerial position. 

 

How can thaksin do that, is it just money? It does appear that thaksin, even though he's been using money quite a lot still has enormous wealth.