Thaksin in no position to reclaim reform banner from Move Forward

Pheu Thai's alignment with conservatives has shattered pretense of progressivism

Suthichai Yoon

May 1, 2024 05:00 JST

Thaksin Shinawatra's arrival in Bangkok in August 2023: It is hard to ignore speculation that the former prime minister struck a deal to return from exile. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Suthichai Yoon is founder of Thai digital outlet Kafedam Media Group and was a co-founder of media company Nation Group.

According to former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai party, which leads the current government, should not be seen as neoconservative, despite its alliance with establishment parties tied to the military.