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Thailand’s Parliament elects Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister amid political turmoil
Thailand’s parliament has elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, as the new prime minister, following the dismissal of Srettha Thavisin by the Constitutional Court.
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Thailand’s parliament has elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the influential and controversial tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s next prime minister.
The 37-year-old political newcomer becomes Thailand’s second female prime minister and the third member of the Shinawatra family to hold the nation’s highest office, marking a surprising development that could exacerbate the ongoing power struggle in Thai politics.
The election of Paetongtarn comes just days after the Constitutional Court dismissed Srettha Thavisin as prime minister, dealing a significant blow to the Pheu Thai Party.
The party, a powerful force in Thai politics and a vehicle for the Shinawatra family’s populist agenda, has long been at odds with the conservative establishment and the royalist military. Srettha’s removal marks the fourth time a Pheu Thai prime minister has been ousted by court ruling, raising concerns of a deepening rift between the Shinawatra dynasty and Thailand’s traditional power brokers.
Srettha’s downfall is viewed as a sign of a breakdown in the uneasy truce that had appeared to form between Thaksin and his longstanding opponents in the military and elite circles.
This truce had seemingly allowed Thaksin’s return from self-imposed exile last year and Srettha’s subsequent appointment as prime minister. However, the alliance, which had included former military rivals, now seems to be in jeopardy, leaving the country on the brink of further political instability.
Paetongtarn’s unexpected rise to leadership has surprised political analysts who had speculated that her father, Thaksin, would delay her entry into the cutthroat arena of Thai politics.
Thaksin, who remains a deeply polarizing figure in Thailand, had previously seen two governments led by his family ousted in military coups. His return to Thailand last August, coinciding with Srettha’s ascension, had suggested a possible reconciliation with the military. However, the latest developments indicate that the political landscape remains as volatile as ever.
The Pheu Thai Party’s decision to rally behind Paetongtarn comes at a time of heightened political tension in the country.
The recent dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP), which had emerged as a significant challenge to the traditional power structure, and the disqualification of its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, from politics for a decade, has further strained the political environment. The MFP had won the popular vote in last year’s election but was blocked from forming a government by the military-appointed senate, which had also played a role in preventing Pita from becoming prime minister.
Srettha’s dismissal, linked to the appointment of Pichit Chuenban, a former lawyer associated with Thaksin who had previously been convicted on graft charges, underscores the ongoing influence of judicial and military power in shaping Thailand’s political future. Pichit’s resignation from the Cabinet following the case’s filing was not enough to prevent Srettha’s removal, signaling a relentless pursuit of the Shinawatra-linked government by its opponents.
As Paetongtarn steps into her new role, the uncertainty surrounding Thailand’s political stability is expected to weigh heavily on the country’s economy.
Srettha had championed a series of stimulus measures aimed at revitalizing Thailand’s struggling economy, including a proposal to distribute 10,000 baht (US$285) to 50 million citizens. With his departure, the fate of these initiatives remains unclear, adding to the concerns about the country’s future direction.
Paetongtarn’s tenure as prime minister is likely to be closely watched both domestically and internationally, as Thailand navigates its way through what could be another period of significant political upheaval.
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The rightful PM should be Pita but unfortunately his enemies have won against him and he cannot enter politics for the next 10 years. Thailand like Malaysia really got no hope politically. The poor suffer the most by rich men’s game.
So this Paetongtarn Shinawatra is following behind Harris or before Harris or equal?!?
Appointment by Empires Overlord Not by the People.
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Money politics. The Thai will never get out of this shit hole.
But if you ask me, which shit hole is worse Boleh land political shit hole or the Thai?
Well, just my opinion, you cannot beat the way the mud does their politics.
Back stabbing being the norm but its their shit that always end up hitting the fan some how.
They shit and don’t bother to cover the shit up.
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Ahh … the final act of the “play” 🙂 Hope she doesn’t get coop-ed like her father or her sister.
Just like Philippines the same marcos family … Male Mega star now we have the Female Mega star from Thai Shinawatra Family … Next must be the SG Lee familee … No?!? Three is their thing.
The same Empire Alliance vying for control … No?!?
Perhaps it was all planned ..the ousting of the present PM.. …for the Thaksin Shinawatra dynasty to rise again…his daughter may be just the seat warmer till the right opportunity arises???
Just my suspicions..
Will history repeat
As long it doesnt affect tourism
You could change the PM as you wish