Thaksin urges coalition unity

Warns reviewers to keep jibes average

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra receives a garland from supporters in San Pa Tong district of Chiang Mai. Thaksin was assisting the Pheu Thai Party candidate for the Provincial Administrative Organisation chairman election set for Feb 1 next year. (Photo: Pheu Thai Party)
In the San Pa Tong city of Chiang Mai, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra receives a wreath from his supporters. Thaksin was assisting the applicant for the Provincial Administrative Organization chairman’s election, which was scheduled for February 1st, 2018. ( Photo: Pheu Thai Party )

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra demanded unity among the coalition parties to ensure that the state received a full term in office.

He was speaking on Tuesday while visiting Chiang Mai to support Pichai Lertpongadisorn, a candidate from Pheu Thai who is vying for the chair of the provincial administrative organization ( PAO ) in the region. On February 1st, the PAO election will be held.

Thaksin responded,” There will be nothing far,”’ when asked about the state of politics in the upcoming year. The same will be the politicians. Partnership parties will remain intact. Differences of opinion are normal, but we must stay together until the end of the term in company, despite”.

Thaksin is commonly seen as the de facto leader of Pheu Thai, which is led by his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Thaksin even assured that the Pheu Thai-led authorities would remain in place until May 2027, when it is finished. Quizzed about a cabinet reshuffle, Thaksin said it is up to the excellent minister to consider. Additionally, he downplayed the possibility of street gang activity.

Sondhi Limthongkul, a former yellow-shirt opposition leader, has threatened to stage street demonstrations unless the state renounces the Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) from 2001 regarding maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand.

Mr. Sondhi launched a public revolt against Thaksin in 2005 using his ASTV satellite television network. He became a leader of the yellow-shirt People’s Alliance for Democracy ( PAD ) movement, which mobilised tens of thousands of protesters against Thaksin’s government in mid-2006. On Sept 19, 2006, then-army key Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin staged a coup and seized authority from Thaksin.

Addressing followers at a local business in Chiang Mai’s San Pa Tong city, Thaksin took a chance at his critics, whom he referred to as the so-called “regulars”.

” Some media sources provide exaggerated reports. They frequently meeting those patrons to offer them a chance to criticize me so they can get my stories. Often, I hit up at them. As I grow older, I feel happier. But I’ll respond in kind if they continue to be tough on me. Don’t mess with me. They are like a nuisance”, Thaksin said.

Campaigning in the state, Thaksin promised the state would move out measures to address problems such as home debts, drug smuggling, and call center scams. He added that the government intends to govern underwater businesses and tackle PM2.5 fog pollution, especially in Chiang Mai.

He also touted the president’s housing program, which will provide affordable enclosure with 99-year contracts and instalments starting at 4, 000 ringgit per month, offering some residents a chance at home equity.

” Future time, everyone will be delighted. I can tell you that any issues will be resolved. But I need spiritual help. I hope that people in Chiang Mai may vote for Kong, the PAO candidate’s title, to show me moral support.

In the upcoming vote, Pheu Thai MPs will regain House votes in 10 Chiang Mai divisions, according to Thaksin.

” Pheu Thai is urged to vote for the Move Forward Party ( reborn as the People’s Party ) in the upcoming election to reclaim the seats held by Thaksin. The state will then advance fast, in the same way as when I was perfect chancellor,” Thaksin said.