BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling alliance on Thursday (Aug 15) backed the daughter of divisive tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra to become the next prime minister, a surprise move that could prolong a power struggle and reignite political turmoil.
Pheu Thai Party's leader and Prime Minister candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and coalition party representatives react after a press conference on the announcement of prime ministerial candidate ahead of a pivotal parliamentary vote on a new prime minister, in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug 15, 2024.
"The country has to move ahead, Pheu Thai is the main party in forming a government and will push the country forward," Paetongtarn told a joint press conference, flanked by leaders of the party's 10 coalition partners.
If elected, Paetongtarn has multiple challenges to overcome, including assumptions that she will be a puppet of Thaksin, whose claims to have retired from politics since his return after 15 years abroad have fallen on deaf ears.
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