Some political analysts speculate that Paetongtarn’s government might have a shorter tenure than her predecessor Srettha Thavisin’s, given the influx of legal challenges.
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Some political analysts speculate that Paetongtarn’s government might have a shorter tenure than her predecessor Srettha Thavisin’s, given the influx of legal challenges. Should the situation become too precarious, Thaksin and Pojaman Damapong might pre-emptively act to avoid a repeat of the downfalls of Thaksin and his sister, Yingluck Shinawatra.
One unresolved question is whether, if Paetongtarn steps down, Chai Kasem Nitisiri, the sole remaining Pheu Thai prime-ministerial candidate, would take over, or whether Parliament would be dissolved for new elections.
What worries the Pheu Thai Party the most is if it does not completely defeat the People’s Party, it faces a high risk of losing in the next election.
Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, could emerge as an alternative option.
Recent indications suggest that the case involving the Bhumjaithai Party…