Thailand's political shock: Thaksin and the government in crisis!

Thailand's political shock: Thaksin and the government in crisis!

What about Thai politics? This is a question many citizens are asking as the government under the Pheu Thai Party continues to be influenced by the controversial figure Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin, a former prime minister convicted of corruption, continues to direct the country's fortunes despite his legal setbacks. How naewna.com According to reports, the current prime ministers, Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra, have both been in office for less than a year and have already been removed for serious breaches of ethical standards.

This political turmoil is not new, as Thaksin, who was born in Chiang Mai in 1949, has been a defining figure since his election as prime minister in 2001. Jednak's political career was riddled with conflicts. After his overthrow in a military coup in 2006 and subsequent exile, he returned to Thailand in 2023 but was immediately convicted and faced further legal problems. Thaksin now has to go to prison for a year after being sentenced again by a court, but he surprises by announcing that he will enjoy “freedom of thought” despite these setbacks bbc.com reported.

The security situation in focus

But the challenges for the government go beyond internal structures. Aggressive actions by Cambodia pose a serious threat to Thailand's security. General Nattapol Nakpanit, the defense minister, announced a meeting of the Thai-Cambodia Border Committee to discuss crucial issues such as border area management and cybercrime. He clarified that Thailand does not hesitate to follow international rules to maintain peace and that respectful cooperation from Cambodia is a prerequisite for participation in this meeting.

The economic conditions are just as tense. With the slogan “Think big, but don’t implement,” the country’s economic situation has gone into a tailspin. In contrast, the interim government under Anutin Charnvirakul is achieving success with the “Khon La Khreung Plus” program. This has already seen 20 million registrations in one day, which could result in a market volume of almost 100 billion baht when the second phase of the program is launched in January 2024.

Family ties in politics

The Shinawatra family also becomes the focus of these events. Thaksin's daughter, Paetongtarn, was also active in the political arena but was forced to resign over a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen. In this conversation she addressed him as “uncle,” which caused a stir apnews.com and drew attention to the political entanglements in the region.

The situation is coming to a head as preparations are underway for the upcoming meeting of ASEAN leaders on October 26. The design environment is tense, and many hope that a clear course will be found to overcome the current challenges. Whether that happens remains to be seen; In any case, Thai politics is anything but boring.