Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

The news of Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra's early resignation was denied by the representative of the Pheu Thai Party. Photo: AFP

Early resignation is no longer a strategic move for Ms. Paetongtarn

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August is considered a turning point in the political fortunes of Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra.

Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her father, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (2nd from right) at the SPLASH 2025 Software Power Forum, July 9, 2025. Photo: AFP

Factors deciding the Thai Prime Minister's seat of Ms. Paetongtarn

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Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra's position as Prime Minister of Thailand is currently said to depend heavily on the support of the ruling coalition.

Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra (right) and Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra (left) at an event in Bangkok, Thailand on July 9. Photo: AFP

The Thai ruling coalition today held a closed meeting, Mr. Thaksin is the biggest unknown

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When asked if Thaksin Shinawatra attended the ruling coalition event, the Thai prime minister affirmed that everything would follow legal procedures.

Mr. Thaksin at the inauguration ceremony of his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra on August 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

Mr. Thaksin believes in the position of prime minister of Paetongtarn's daughter

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Mr. Thaksin expressed concern about the unrest in Thailand but affirmed his confidence in the position of prime minister of Paetongtarn Shinawatra's daughter.

Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin appears in court, could face 15 years in prison

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On July 17, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra appeared in court in Bangkok to defend himself in a closed trial on charges of defamation of the royal throne.