Sondhi, Jatuporn Unite Against Thaksin – Bangkok Post
- The alliance of former protest leaders signals a potential resurgence of political instability in thailand, fueled by long-standing grievances against Thaksin Shinawatra and his family's influence.
- In a surprising turn of events, former protest leaders Sondhi Limthongkul and Jatuporn Prompan, once divided over Thaksin Shinawatra, have joined forces to protest the former prime minister.
- Sondhi, who spearheaded protests against Thaksin in 2006 as a leader of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), has found common ground with Jatuporn, a former leader of...
Sondhi Limthongkul and Jatuporn Prompan, former rivals, have united too protest Thaksin Shinawatra. After years of conflict, these political figures join forces, signaling a potential shift in Thailand’s political landscape. Concerns about double standards and the controversial MoU with Cambodia fuel their opposition. Sondhi invites Jatuporn to back his movement. news Directory 3 provides in-depth coverage of this evolving story. The alliance aims to challenge Thaksin’s influence. Will this partnership spark large-scale protests? Discover what’s next.
Former Rivals Unite to Protest Thaksin Shinawatra in Thailand
Updated may 25, 2025
In a surprising turn of events, former protest leaders Sondhi Limthongkul and Jatuporn Prompan, once divided over Thaksin Shinawatra, have joined forces to protest the former prime minister. the alliance was confirmed at a discussion event at Thammasat University in Bangkok on Sunday.
Sondhi, who spearheaded protests against Thaksin in 2006 as a leader of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), has found common ground with Jatuporn, a former leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) and ally of the Pheu Thai Party.
Sondhi said he invited Jatuporn to support his movement, noting Jatuporn’s shift from working for Thaksin to fighting against him. Jatuporn said Thaksin had admitted to law violations but had not been imprisoned, citing issues of privileges and double standards as reasons for opposing him.
The alliance comes as Sondhi has threatened street protests if the government does not scrap the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia regarding maritime claims in the Gulf of thailand. Sondhi contends the MoU benefits Cambodia by creating an overlapping claims area rich in fossil energy resources.
“Jatuporn had worked for Thaksin but at present was fighting against Thaksin and ready to work for the public interest,” Sondhi Limthongkul said.
Sondhi Limthongkul,right,embraces Jatuporn prompan on stage at Thammasat University in Bangkok on Sunday. (Photo from the Facebook page of Sondhi Talk)
Thaksin Shinawatra speaks to members of the ruling Pheu Thai Party at the party headquarters in April.Pornprom Satrabhaya
What’s next
It remains to be seen whether sondhi and Jatuporn will organize large-scale protests and how the government will respond to their demands regarding the MoU with Cambodia.