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Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's influential former prime minister, signals his intention to remain active in politics despite a one-year prison sentence, emphasizing his commitment to serve Thailand and its monarchy, though his political influence faces challenges after recent setbacks and changing political dynamics.
Thailand's ruling party, Pheu Thai, seeks to dissolve parliament for a snap election following the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as opposition Bhumjaithai Party gains support to form a new government, leading to a political deadlock amid ongoing power struggles.
An opinion poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration revealed that 64% of respondents disagreed with the idea of the Pheu Thai party forming a coalition government with military-backed groups in Thailand. The Pheu Thai party, founded by the family of self-exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has taken over efforts to form a government after the winner of the May election, Move Forward, was blocked by conservative legislators allied with the royalist military. Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, apologized for failing to keep the party's election pledge of not joining pro-military parties. The party is set to nominate real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin as prime minister for voting on Tuesday, while Thaksin Shinawatra is set to return to Thailand despite facing a jail sentence.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, is running to become Thailand's next prime minister. Her party, Pheu Thai, has performed well in polling, but the system is skewed in favor of military-linked candidates. Paetongtarn faces questions over her political experience and must also grapple with demands for major structural reforms of Thai society. Even if her party wins the most seats, she may not be able to take power due to the role of military-appointed senators.
Thailand has dissolved its parliament ahead of a general election scheduled for early May. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's new United Thai Nation party will be challenged mainly by the Pheu Thai party, led by former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn. Nearly every poll is predicting that Pheu Thai will once again be the largest party, as it has been in every election for the past 22 years, relying on strong loyalty to Mr Thaksin in the north and north-east. However, the senators appointed by the military could still form a government even if Pheu Thai wins a majority.