Scout Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Excitement over the naming of Pheu Thai's new leader is much overrated - given it's largely a matter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra choosing one "yes-man" over others. The only reason Thaksin has yet to pick his favourite is because he wants to cushion the blow to allies who would then become the unchosen ones. In order to put the Pheu Thai leadership into context, it is essential to factor in two party dissolutions involving Thai Rak Thai and People Power. The Thai Rak Thai disbandment had a huge impact on 111 top-notch party executives, including Thaksin, while the People Power dissolution triggered the collapse of the Somchai Wongsawat government and saw the removal of 37 party executives. More about this hot topic here: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Wanted-Yes-man-to-be-Thaksins-next-fall-guy-30191946.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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