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Matichon•Politics•19h ago

Reader Briefing

Political analysis criticizes strategies of Pheu Thai and other parties, highlighting the dominance of 'big data' and 'power balance mechanisms' in Thai politics, with a focus on the perceived inability of certain parties to gain influence within the 'center of power'.

  • •The article discusses the strategic importance of 'big data' in political campaigns, citing Donald Trump as an example.
  • •It critically examines the position of the Pheu Thai Party, suggesting they are being overshadowed by coalition partners like Bhumjaithai.
  • •The analysis questions the effectiveness of parties relying solely on opposition roles versus actively participating in government to shape policy.
  • •The article suggests that perceived strategic missteps, such as refusing to join the government or failing to secure a central role in power, have led to a loss of public support for some parties.

Overview

  • •The article critiques the current political landscape, emphasizing the role of 'big data' over traditional campaigning.
  • •The Pheu Thai Party's political fate is analyzed as being overshadowed by coalition partners, specifically mentioning 'Deep State Affairs' and 'Bhumjaithai'.
  • •It is argued that for a party to have a promising future, 'the people must fight with full strength' against 'unjust power'.
  • •The author points out that in a country where 'most people' cannot rely on themselves, they become dependent on government handouts.
  • •An 'Anothai Ruam Phak' (newly formed party, literally 'Future Forward Party') experienced significant growth, moving from an expected low number of seats to over fifty in its first election.
  • •Their second electoral attempt saw 'Kao Klai' (Move Forward Party) emerge as the party with the highest number of votes.
  • •The article discusses the 'power balance mechanism' that allegedly 'nipped in the bud' the theory of '2 licenses', leading to Bhumjaithai's significant victory.
  • •A perceived strategic error by a party was not allowing for 'government participation,' specifically by 'not voting for Anutin as Prime Minister,' which is seen as 'rejecting what has the power to determine the game of power'.

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Key Quotes

Donald Trump
"Big data that is efficient in collection, distribution, analysis, and targeted planning is victory."
บิ๊กดาต้าที่ประสิทธิภาพในการจัดเก็บ การแจกแจง วิเคราะห์ วางแผนยิงให้ตรงเป้า คือชัยชนะ
Someone
"What is the fate of the 'Pheu Thai Party'? It will be nothing more than being swallowed up in a game that elevates the network party 'Deep State Affairs' like 'Bhumjaithai' to administer power."
ชะตากรรมของ “พรรคเพื่อไทย” น่ะหรือ จะมีอะไรไปมากกว่า ถูกกลืนหายไปในเกมที่ส่งให้พรรคเครือข่าย “รัฐพันลึก” อย่าง “ภูมิใจไทย” ขึ้นมาบริหารอำนาจ
Someone
"Even if it may be bold to stand firm with ideology challenging 'unjust power', ultimately the foundation to send 'People's Party' into politics with a future is only 'the people must fight with full strength'."
แม้อาจจะอาจหาญ ยืนหยัดอุดมการณ์ท้าทาย “อำนาจที่ไม่ชอบธรรม” แต่ที่สุดแล้ว ฐานที่จะส่งให้ “พรรคประชาชน” ลงสนามการเมืองได้อย่างมีอนาคตมีแต่ “ประชาชนต้องร่วมสู้อย่างเต็มกำลัง”
Someone
"Countries where 'most people' cannot rely on themselves can only 'open their mouths and leave their stomachs' for 'the government to provide'."
ประเทศที่ “ผู้คนส่วนใหญ่” พึ่งพาตัวเองไม่ได้ ได้แค่ “อ้าปาก ฝากท้อง” ให้ “รัฐบาลเจือจาน”
Someone
"Inspiring 'party members' and 'supporters' to believe, and then what? The 'power balance mechanism' nipped it in the bud, toppling the '2 licenses' theory."
ปลุกเร้าให้ “คนในพรรค” และ “ผู้สนับสนุน” เชื่อ แล้วเป็นไง “กลไกดุลอำนาจ” ตัดไฟแต่ต้นลม ล้มทฤษฎี “ใบอนุญาต 2 ใบ”
Someone
"The mistake was not opening the door to 'join the government'. Announcing 'not voting for Anutin as Prime Minister' is equivalent to 'rejecting what has the power to determine the game of power'."
ความผิดพลาดคือไม่เปิดทางให้ได้ “เข้าร่วมรัฐบาล” การประกาศ “ไม่โหวตให้อนุทินเป็นนายกฯ” เท่ากับ “ปฏิเสธสิ่งที่มีพลังกำหนดเกมอำนาจ”
Someone
"On one hand, declaring 'fight', but on the other hand, 'accepting the situation submissively'."
ทางหนึ่งประกาศ “สู้” แต่อีกทางหนึ่ง “ยอมรับสภาพอย่างยอมจำนน”
Someone
"Anyone who thinks Nevi Chitchob will betray Promphan is likely due to not fully seeing the origin. 'People of the same breed' are looking at each other, 'seeing each other's insides'."
ใครที่คิดว่า เนวิน ชิดชอบ จะหักดิบ ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า น่าจะเกิดจากมองที่มาไม่ขาด “คนพันธุ์เดียวกัน” กำลังสบตากันอย่าง “เห็นไส้เห็นพุงของกันและกัน”
Someone
"'Kla Tham' is the one 'Bhumjaithai' was forced to choose from the beginning."
“กล้าธรรม” เป็นผู้ที่ “ภูมิใจไทย” ถูกบังคับให้เลือกมาแต่เริ่ม
Someone
"Baring fangs and grinding teeth to 'test the waters' to see who should be feared is ordinary to arrange a suitable way of coexisting. It must be made clear before 'clashes' occur later."
การแยกเขี้ยว เคี้ยวฟันเพื่อ “ลองเชิง” มาใครต้องเกรงใคร เพื่อจัดวางรูปแบบการอยู่ร่วมกันที่เหมาะสม ย่อมเป็นธรรมดาจะต้องทำให้ชัดก่อนที่จะเกิดการ “ขบเหลี่ยม” กันภายหลัง
Someone
"'Clearing out Pheu Thai so they have no strength to struggle' is easier than making 'Kla Tham' stay 'docile'."
“เคลียร์ให้เพื่อไทยหมดแรงดิ้น” ง่ายกว่าทำให้ “กล้าธรรม” อยู่อย่าง “เชื่องๆ”

Key Entities

Person

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
Mentioned as an example of a politician understanding the importance of 'big data' for political victory.
Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)
Mentioned as someone who, along with his team, understands the strategic value of data in politics.
Nethip Chitchob(เนวิน ชิดชอบ)
Referred to in the context of political maneuvering, particularly concerning potential conflicts with 'Kla Tham' (a reference to Thammanat Prompao or a political faction) and Bhumjaithai.
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit(ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ)ℹ️
Mentioned as an individual who inspires belief in his party's ability to form a government, despite facing obstacles.
Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️
Appears in the context of a Prime Ministerial candidate for whom a party decided not to vote.
Thammanat Prompao(ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)ℹ️
Mentioned in the context of potential internal political struggles or alliances, particularly in relation to Nevin Chitchob and Bhumjaithai.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
Discussed as a party whose political future is questioned, possibly being overshadowed by coalition partners.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
Portrayed as a dominant coalition partner in the current political landscape, benefiting from strategic 'power balance mechanisms'.
EC (Election Commission)(กกต.)ℹ️
Mentioned as an organization holding crucial data, with the implication that a party controlling the EC would have an advantage.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
Discussed as a party aiming for a future in politics, with its success contingent on the full participation of the people and addressing its role in the 'center of power'.
Future Forward Party(อนาคตใหม่)ℹ️
Referenced as a political party that significantly exceeded expectations in its initial electoral performance.
Move Forward Party(ก้าวไกล)ℹ️
Noted for achieving the highest number of votes in its second electoral appearance.
Kla Tham(กล้าธรรม)
Referred to as a political entity that Bhumjaithai was compelled to select, and which is perceived as potentially more challenging to control than Pheu Thai.

Policy

2 Licenses Theory(ใบอนุญาต 2 ใบ)
A political theory that was allegedly undermined by 'power balance mechanisms', impacting specific party outcomes.