20 hours ago, Beat666 said:

Reading the title alone has sent my blood pressure soaring, and going through the entire piece feels like it's making my hair fall out. I can already tell that sleeplessness will plague me tonight. I feel utterly helpless and genuinely unwell.🤣

 

I wouldn’t worry. Whoever is chosen and whoever becomes PM will have a negligible effect on foreigners. That’s how I see it anyway.

The electorate wants young politicians with fresh perspectives as seen from the votes for PP in last elections. Pheu Thai is answering that call by fielding Thaksin’s son in law. Pheu Thai is evolving with the voters. I say well done. 

20 hours ago, ezzra said:

And what about Thaksin maid? When is she going to be slated for the PM job? don't leave her out. 

Give them a chance to go through all their family members first.  Then the staff can make their attempts at running the country. I do think though, perhaps the maid would run the country better than Thaksins son. 

1 hour ago, wimpy said:

Ah, the stench of nepotism.

The voters have the last say how is that nepotism? 
 

12 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

I wouldn’t worry. Whoever is chosen and whoever becomes PM will have a negligible effect on foreigners. That’s how I see it anyway.

Silly farangs here thinks only the western brand of democracy is the one that works. 
I say let the Thais decide themselves. 

 

20 hours ago, FlorC said:

So another sock puppet to keep it in the family.

Obviously you know him? Tell us about him what we don't know or written on social media, please

Bad headline, apparently nothing has been decided yet.  Good to know poor Thaksin isn't so deathly ill and still has the strength to pull all the strings from his prison hospital bed.

It is time for the Thai people to just say no to that ridiculously toxic family, they are not needed, they are not wanted, they're not liked, and even the friends of mine in Issan who loved them before, dislike them now and accuse them of treason. 

 

That whole family is pathetic, desperate historical footnote, let us hope. 

15 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

conversely it would appear that nobody connected to this family has the faintest Idea how to lead and run a country, yet they are still truly ridiculous

If you would be able to read Thaksin's view onto Thailand and picture the future you would not post such nonsense. But following the mainstream on AN is apparently better than to think first.

1 hour ago, digger70 said:

Politics Thaksin’s Son-in-Law Tipped as Pheu Thai’s PM Candidate.

 

Why in the name of Satan Can't someone stop this  Family from interfering in politics .

It's about time they Ban those people from doing what they want.

Satan or any other non existing alien or Ghost is on their side. 

Calm down. Think of your Blood Pressure.

20 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Well, it makes Pheu Thai Party's real status pretty obvious ... just another family possession. 

 

I would have thought they would at least pretend that PT is a real political party that stands for a particular set of values and policies to take this great nation forward. 

 

But No. I'm obviously too naive to understand.

Yes 👍

It’s hard for a narcissist to walk away from power, praise and attention. Not being relevant is the worst thing so this guy is doing what comes naturally to his type. 

Let’s get it right the convicted criminal wants to keep control of the party and the party will do as he instructs be it in prison where he currently resides or out holed up in his mansion .The guy thinks he indestructible 

Thank God I never married into this family especially being an Australian. Can you imagine an Ozzi running Thailand. I would have a ball!

21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo of Nuttaphong Kunakornwong courtesy of The Standard

 

Pheu Thai is considering Nuttaphong Kunakornwong, husband of Pintongta Shinawatra Kunakornwong, as a possible prime ministerial candidate, sparking speculation in Thai political circles. Nuttaphong, chief executive of SC Asset Corporation, is being seen as a fresh potential leader by some within the party. His current distance from politics adds intrigue to the possibility of his leadership.

 

Speculation initially pointed to Pintongta Shinawatra, Thaksin’s eldest daughter, succeeding her younger sister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. However, senior Pheu Thai member Phumtham Wechayachai indicated she should focus on her business career. Conversations around Nuttaphong’s candidacy suggest the need for discussions with him and his family, as Phumtham noted the importance of their interest and approval.

 

Nuttaphong has downplayed these rumors, stating during a visit to Klongprem Central Prison, where Thaksin is serving a one-year sentence, that he has not considered the role. This visit included Pintongta, Paetongtarn, and Pidok Sooksawas, and involved a non-contact meeting facilitated by Thaksin's lawyer, Winyat Chartmontree.

 

Phumtham also mentioned Thaksin’s ex-wife, Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, attended a meeting at Pheu Thai headquarters to support party members. The Shinawatra family's ongoing challenges persist amid Thaksin’s legal issues, recently highlighted by the Supreme Court's decision to maintain his one-year sentence without reducing it for hospital time.

 

Despite these trials, Phumtham expressed confidence in Pheu Thai’s political standing. He assured that the party aims to finish among the top two in the upcoming election. As discussions about new leadership candidates continue, the shadow of Thaksin’s legal situation looms large over the party’s future direction.

 

Looking forward, the decision regarding a new prime ministerial candidate remains under speculation. Any developments could influence Pheu Thai's strategy and position in the next general election, with leadership choices playing a crucial role.

 

Key Takeaways

• Pheu Thai considers Nuttaphong Kunakornwong for potential leadership.
• Discussions around his candidacy involve family considerations.
• Legal challenges remain a pivotal point in Pheu Thai's strategy.

 

Related Stories:

Pheu Thai Withdraws Petition to Disqualify Thai PM Anutin

Pheu Thai Stands Firm: No Leadership Change Amid Restructuring

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-09-19

 

 

then the butler then the maid then the elephant !

2 hours ago, Thumbs said:

Throwing another family member under the bus! 3 ousted members of the family and they still haven't learnt that the powers that be will never let them remain in power for long at best they are just booted out of their position at worse they have to go on the run or face imprisonment 

I think you will find there was another one, I think a brother in law he lasted about 6 months, cant remember his name, 

Shinawatra party

2 hours ago, Mason45 said:

After living in Thailand for the past 25 years I don't give a ratz about Thai politics, I'm more interested in the exchange rates. Let's no forget when Yinluck was PM the Aussie dollar was 33.5 baht. The military muscled in and it quickly got reduced by 30%. Irrespective of what country you come from what was your exchange prior to the the military take over? I know the UK pound was in the 80's.

The baht tanked when it fell out of the basket of currencies, Chavalit was the PM then back in 1997.

The baht fell to 70 plus per pound.

However it gradually recovered to its current figure of 42/43 baht per pound.

1 hour ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

The voters have the last say how is that nepotism? 
 

Nepotism within PT. The fact that it's 100% controlled by one man. 

56 minutes ago, cynic1 said:

Thank God I never married into this family especially being an Australian. Can you imagine an Ozzi running Thailand. I would have a ball!

You would commit suicide after 1 year.

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

even the friends of mine in Issan who loved them before, dislike them now and accuse them of treason. 

My family here in sth Surin was coming round to that view until Anutin became PM a few days ago ...

22 hours ago, Purdey said:

Does no one else think it strange that Thaksin's real son Panthongtae, or Oak, has never joined the party or been considered for a role? What's up with that?

Because he’s the number 1 village idiot of the family

23 hours ago, Beat666 said:

Reading the title alone has sent my blood pressure soaring, and going through the entire piece feels like it's making my hair fall out. I can already tell that sleeplessness will plague me tonight. I feel utterly helpless and genuinely unwell.🤣

 

 

Agree. The shin machine is very alive and very much in operation. 

 

Just wondering how many times per week and for how many hrs / minutes each discussion (with a glass barrier) will last, and what rules there are / will be about:

- How many visitors are allowed to be present at each meeting.

- What subjects are allowed to be discussed?

- Does a discussion agenda have to be submitted in advance?

- Are notes of the discussions kept by prision officials?

 

Why?

 

Obvious; seems the shin machine is in full operation. Is that allowed by the various laws and regulations?

 

3 hours ago, dutch boy said:

Barron would be an interesting candidate!

 Guessing that mumys will closely monitor his activities and statements.

18 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

It is impossible to get rid of this family.. Unless don't vote on Pheu Thai.. But they will always find a way to join  the Government

Does anyone have any Agent Orange left over from Vietnam.

 

19 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Could never happen in the West, 

apart from Bush senior and Bush junior!

of which both committed atrocities! Seniors role in the JFK assassination among other things & Junior's knowledge of the Twin towers plot and the subsequent invasion of Iraq knowing full well there were no weapons of mass destruction!!

5 hours ago, Heavy Metal said:

Trump is angling for Don Jr to succeed him, pushing out Vance, followed by cockwomble Eric then Barron. Similar to the Shins there are multiple familial personalities to maintain his Dictatorship. Shame about what used to be the USA.

 

What dictatorship? Trump was democratically elected. 

2 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

What dictatorship? Trump was democratically elected. 

 

OK, but democracy doesn't really exist in the USA, the candidate with the most funds wins.

1 minute ago, scorecard said:

 

Democracy doesn't really exist in the USA, the candidate with the most funds wins.

 

5 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

OK, but democracy doesn't really exist in the USA, the candidate with the most funds wins.

 

Ummm Kamala raised way more money than Trump did. 

 

A boat load more.