Indeed, Prayut led the country’s most recent coup, in 2014, which removed Thaksin’s sister Yingluck Shinawatra from power.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/02/prayut-closes-the-gap-in-preferred-choice-for-thailands-next-pm/

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin’s daughter, and her Pheu Thai Party have a huge lead, according to opinion polls.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ap-thaksin-shinawatra-bangkok-thailand-yingluck-shinawatra-b2313010.html

The Shinawatras and their allies have won unprecedented majorities in five elections since 2001, campaigning on Thaksin’s name and populist policies that earned a loyal following among working-class Thais.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1721559/thai-pm-walks-out-of-news-conference-over-question-on-ex-leader-thaksin