Thaksin’s daughter expects a resounding victory in the Thai election

Politician Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, speaks at the Pheu Thai party conference on April 24 in Bangkok – Photo: AFP

“A resounding victory, that’s all the Pheu Thai party wants”, newspaper Bangkok Post quoted Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra as speaking to a crowd in Bangkok on the evening of April 24.

Despite her young age, Ms. Paetongtarn plays an increasingly important role in the Pheu Thai party alongside other veteran members. Her mission is to attract the support of young people Thailand.

The plan presented by this female politician at the conference includes encouraging citizen participation in policy making, using artificial intelligence to improve agricultural sectors, adopting digitalization and technologies such as online platforms and cryptocurrencies.

At the conference on April 24, senior members of Pheu Thai also mentioned issues such as debt, the public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic…

“I am confident that we can change Thailand from a country of debt, suffering, with no future, to a country of opportunity and hope,” Ms. Paetongtarn said confidently.

This 35-year-old politician could be a candidate in the upcoming prime ministerial election. However, when asked if she would run for office, she pointed to Paetongtarn only saying that the Pheu Thai party had not yet made a decision.

At the meeting of Pheu Thai on March 20, Ms. Paetongtarn was chosen as the leader of the “Pheu Thai Family” program to help the party strengthen unity to win the upcoming elections. This further strengthens the perception that she can become a prime ministerial candidate.

Pheu Thai and many political parties in Thailand are preparing for elections expected to take place in 2023 at the latest. Analysts say the Pheu Thai party will face huge competition but could win many votes. elected and formed a coalition government with other parties.