thailandedition
Isaan Redshirts Mobilize to Welcome Thaksin Back, Thousands Expected

Isaan Redshirts Mobilize to Welcome Thaksin Back, Thousands Expected

Khaosod•Politics•21d ago

Reader Briefing

Thousands of Isaan Redshirts are planning to travel to Bangkok to welcome the parole of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on May 11, 2026.

  • •Isaan Redshirts and supporters are mobilizing to travel to Bangkok for Thaksin Shinawatra's parole.
  • •The group plans to gather outside Klong Prem Central Prison on May 11, 2026.
  • •Supporters express long-awaited happiness and readiness to offer a warm welcome.
  • •Hundreds of supporters from Ubon Ratchathani are confirmed to be traveling by bus on May 10, 2026.

Overview

  • •On May 9, 2026, Pannawadee Tantissirin revealed plans for the mobilization.
  • •Pannawadee Tantissirin stated that all provinces agree to travel to Klong Prem Central Prison for Thaksin Shinawatra's parole.
  • •Pannawadee Tantissirin expressed confidence that supporters will provide a lively welcome on May 11, 2026.
  • •Redshirts plan to stand in front of the prison, sending smiles and mini-hearts to give encouragement.
  • •Approximately 150 redshirts from Ubon Ratchathani, led by Preedee Panthiva, gathered at Wat Thung Sri Muang on May 10, 2026.
  • •On the morning of May 10, 2026, the Ubon Ratchathani group departed by chartered bus.
  • •The Ubon Ratchathani group is traveling to welcome and support Thaksin Shinawatra at Klong Prem Central Prison.
  • •The Ubon Ratchathani group plans to return to their province on the same day, May 11, 2026.

Full article content is available on the original source.

Read on Khaosod (Thai Version)

Source: Khaosod (Original)

View Original Article

Key Quotes

Pannawadee Tantissirin
"Currently, all provinces agree to unite and travel to Klong Prem Central Prison to welcome former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been granted parole. Everyone is very happy and has long awaited this day."
ขณะนี้ทุกจังหวัด เห็นตรงกันที่จะรวมใจเป็นหนึ่งเดียวเดินทางไปที่เรือนจำกลางคลองเปรม เพื่อรับนายทักษิณ ชินวัตร อดีตนายกฯ ที่ได้รับการพักโทษ ทุกคนดีใจมาก รอคอยวันนี้มายาวนาน
Pannawadee Tantissirin
"I believe that on May 11, those who love the former prime minister and Tony's fans will definitely come to give a lively welcome."
เชื่อว่าวันที่ 11 พ.ค.นี้ คนที่รักอดีตนายกฯ และแฟนคลับพี่โทนี่จะเดินทางไปร่วมให้การต้อนรับกันอย่างคึกคักแน่
Pannawadee Tantissirin
"The redshirts will stand in a line in front of the prison, sending smiles and mini-hearts to convey encouragement and love, united by their appreciation for past work and good deeds for the nation."
คนเสื้อแดงจะยืนเรียงแถวหน้าเรือนจำ ส่งรอยยิ้มและมินิฮาร์ท เพื่อส่งกำลังใจและความรักที่พร้อมใจกันมอบให้จากผลงานและคุณความดีที่ได้ทำเพื่อประเทศชาติมาโดยตลอด

Key Entities

Person

Thaksin(ทักษิณ)ℹ️
Former Prime Minister of Thailand, whose parole and expected release are the subject of the news.
Pannawadee Tantissirin(นางพรรณวดี ตันติศิรินทร์)
Advisor to the 20 Northeastern Women's Group Network and former leader of the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship (DAAD), who revealed the mobilization plans.
Preedee Panthiva(นายปรีดี พันทิวา)
A leader of the redshirt and DAAD groups from Ubon Ratchathani, leading a contingent of supporters.

Organization

Isaan Redshirts(แดงอีสาน)
A political group from the Isaan region of Thailand, mobilizing to welcome Thaksin Shinawatra.
20 Northeastern Women's Group Network(เครือข่ายกลุ่มสตรี 20 จังหวัดภาคอีสาน)
An organization whose advisor is Pannawadee Tantissirin, involved in the mobilization.
Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship (DAAD)(แนวร่วมประชาธิปไตยต่อต้านเผด็จการแห่งชาติ (นปช.))ℹ️
A political group associated with the redshirt movement, of which Pannawadee Tantissirin is a former leader.
Redshirts(คนเสื้อแดง)ℹ️
Supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra and the redshirt political movement.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, where the supporters plan to gather.
Klong Prem Central Prison(เรือนจำกลางคลองเปรม)
The prison where Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be released on parole.
Ubon Ratchathani Province(จ.อุบลราชธานี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand from which a group of redshirts is traveling to Bangkok.
Wat Thung Sri Muang(วัดทุ่งศรีเมือง)
A temple in Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani, where redshirt supporters gathered before departing for Bangkok.