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Pheu Thai Picks Thaksin Nephew Yodchanan as PM Candidate

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Yodchanan Wongsawat. Picture courtesy of Facebook

 

Pheu Thai Party has announced Yodchanan Wongsawat as their prime candidate for prime minister in the upcoming general election on 8th February. Party leader Julapun Amornvivat revealed that Wongsawat, Thaksin Shinawatra’s nephew, is their top choice, accompanied by two other candidates, Julapun himself and veteran Suriya Juangroongruangkit. This move highlights Pheu Thai's ambition to regain power and address Thailand's pressing issues.

 

The decision comes after internal party discussions identified Wongsawat, 46, as the most suitable candidate due to his leadership and expertise in technology. Pheu Thai, once impacted by controversies involving Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra, aims to rebuild its reputation. Wongsawat, a son of former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat and Thaksin’s sister Yaowapha, has been with the party since its inception and holds a background in engineering.

 

Julapun, 50, brings economic management experience as a former deputy finance minister, while Suriya, 71, has extensive ministerial experience, primarily within the Transport Ministry. The party believes these diverse backgrounds will appeal to voters facing national challenges, as stated in their social media post outlining the candidates' profiles.

 

During the press conference, Wongsawat expressed confidence in drawing voters back to Pheu Thai, showcasing how he intends to serve them effectively. He stands as the youngest candidate and has an academic background with a specialisation in brain-computer interface technology. Wongsawat previously contested in Chiang Mai and served on the Digital Government Development Agency board.

 

This announcement also comes at a time when Thaksin Shinawatra, 76, remains incarcerated, following the Supreme Court’s order for him to serve a one-year sentence. His influence, however, continues to guide the party's ethos, with Wongsawat pledging to follow in his uncle’s footsteps by leading Thailand onto the global stage, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

  • Yodchanan Wongsawat leads Pheu Thai's candidates for PM role.
  • Party aims to re-establish itself after past controversies.
  • Expert backgrounds are expected to tackle Thailand's key issues.

 

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  • I did not see this coming.

  • My mate Brian
    My mate Brian

    Does this family sit around the dinner table and draw lots as to who the next candidate will be🤦‍♂️ 

  • Oh no, no more Shinawatras  or other family members in the Government. They have damaged the country more than enough and are all extreme wealthy because of it

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

Julapun, 50, brings economic management experience as a former deputy finance minister, while Suriya, 71, has extensive ministerial experience, primarily within the Transport Ministry. The party believes these diverse backgrounds will appeal to voters facing national challenges, as stated in their social media post outlining the candidates' profiles.

The party leaders believe this? Or Thaksin ordered it? 

The people who supported Thaksin previously are not devoted as much now to that family. Every one of them that has been PM has been ousted. Surely the people will see through the party leaders claims and know putting him as the new PM is only done to keep the Thaksin family in control of the country and nothing to do with bringing Thailand into a better future. 

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Doesn't matter who they run. They're finished.

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Oh no, no more Shinawatras  or other family members in the Government. They have damaged the country more than enough and are all extreme wealthy because of it

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

The decision comes after internal party discussions identified Wongsawat, 46, as the most suitable candidate due to his

family ties to the Shinniwatras

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identified Wongsawat, 46, as the most suitable candidate 

 

They will never learn  🥺

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This must be ordered by Thaskin, no idiot would do this !!!  Pheu Thai will not even get third place, minor party now 

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Buckle up. Here we go again 😆

So the throwing under the bus by Thaksin continues? 

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Does this family sit around the dinner table and draw lots as to who the next candidate will be🤦‍♂️ 

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When is this family going to run out of candidates?

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...You'd Hope & Pray That The Thais Have Learned By Now... (?)

 

...Or Is It Just That Easy To Buy Votes... (?)

 

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3 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Doesn't matter who they run. They're finished.

I think they'll still get votes, but yes, they are yesterday's party and the People's Party (Move Forward) should get most votes unless there is rigging or actions by the usual suspects behind the scenes ensuring the rich minority maintain control through 'court' procedures, etc.

Running out of family members ...

Maybe the brain-computer interface technology degree will be helpful 😄

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Got to be a no confidence vote just  looking at him

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Thai politics....a game for all the family!

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1 hour ago, My mate Brian said:

Does this family sit around the dinner table and draw lots as to who the next candidate will be🤦‍♂️ 

A few coups and an 18 billion baht fine. I wouldn't be raising my hand to be the Shinawatra's next front man  🙄

5 minutes ago, Wuvu2 said:

A few coups and an 18 billion baht fine. I wouldn't be raising my hand to be the Shinawatra's next front man  🙄

I never said anything about the raising of hands. I never said it would be either a good thing or a bad thing to become the next candidate. I get what you're saying, just not sure what it has to do with my post.

1 hour ago, LALes said:

When is this family going to run out of candidates?

 

He has another daughter and a son that have not had a go yet.

11 minutes ago, My mate Brian said:
23 minutes ago, Wuvu2 said:

A few coups and an 18 billion baht fine. I wouldn't be raising my hand to be the Shinawatra's next front man  🙄

I never said anything about the raising of hands. I never said it would be either a good thing or a bad thing to become the next candidate. I get what you're saying, just not sure what it has to do with my post.

 

Relax sir, were all just here to amuse each other.  My snark is directed at the Shinawatra drama. I was not poking fun at you whatsoever 🙏

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Party leader Julapun Amornvivat revealed that Wongsawat, Thaksin Shinawatra’s nephew, is their top choice,

 

Orhestrated by the jailbird Tony.

2 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

This must be ordered by Thaskin, no idiot would do this !!!  Pheu Thai will not even get third place, minor party now 

The question is who will get more votes Dems or PTP.

 

Ranking now

 

PP

Bjt

PTP 

Dems

Military

Others

Is the Thai Government 

 - a government

    or 

- a family clan?

 

The Thai people will soon decide !

28 minutes ago, Wuvu2 said:

 

Relax sir, were all just here to amuse each other.  My snark is directed at the Shinawatra drama. I was not poking fun at you whatsoever 🙏

My apologies to you sir. That's what happens when I'm too late for my morning Sangsom, and too early for my midday one. Enjoy the rest of your day 🙏

7 hours ago, blaze master said:

I did not see this coming.

I don't think I can add anything to this .. 5555

3 hours ago, sungod said:

family ties to the Shinniwatras

 

His mom and dad are both influential in the PT party, and both already got sentenced for corruption by the court.

His father is banned from politics 

15 minutes ago, LudwigK said:

The Thai people will soon decide !

 

Nope, the Thai people will definitely not decide who will be the head of the Thai government

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