New Economics Party leader quits 

By The Nation

 

File photo : Mingkwan

 

Mingkwan Sangsuwan has resigned as the leader of the New Economics Party following what he described as an "accomplished mission".

 

Once known as a master of marketing, Mingkwan tendered his resignation yesterday but it was not made public until today (Thursday). 

 

The Election Commission president also doubles as the political party registrar.

 

He said he had been responsible for drafting the party's platform of a new economic system and selling the idea to voters in the run-up to the March 24 general election.

 

Other members of the party's executive team were responsible for different areas, including recruiting members, raising funds and general management, he added.

 

"Now that the election has been completed, I see it is a suitable time for me to resign as leader of the New Economics Party," Mingkwan said in his resignation letter.

 

The letter stated that Mingkwan would keep his party membership and his seat as a party-list MP.

 

Mingkwan's resignation came amid conflict within the party, as many of its election candidates were seeking payments from the party to cover their campaign costs. One source said the spending for each candidate ranged from Bt200,000 to Bt2 million.

 

Votes from those candidates enabled New Economics to win six seats from the party-list electoral system. The party failed to elect any constituency MPs.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30369875

 

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He has the perfect face for radio.

Failed New Economics candidates seek legal help to recover costs

By The Nation

 

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Unsuccessful New Economics parliamentary candidates on Thursday sought legal advice from the Election Commission, complaining that the party failed to reimburse them for their electoral campaigns.

 

The group led by Udon Thani candidate Angkritsada Rawinit alleged the New Economics executives failed to keep their promise to repay money spent during their campaigns.

 

Each candidate had spent between Bt200,000 to Bt2 million, he said. 

 

They were suffering from stress and some had become suicidal over their financial problems, Angkritsada said. He added that at least two candidates had already died because of stress.

 

The development came after Mingkwan Sangsuwan stepped down as leader on Thursday.

 

Angkritsada said he was not certain if his resignation had stemmed from the financial problems. 

 

“I can only say that it is shameful,” he said. “If he is to quit, he should quit from the House of Representatives, too. If he cannot help the party candidates, he cannot possibly help the country.”

 

The candidates released LINE conversations showing executives promising to reimburse candidates receiving more than 500 votes.

 

New Economics gained 480,000 votes in the March 24 election, which secured six party-list seats in the Lower House.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30369891

 

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Dear oh dear, some things never change.

Expecting a politician to honour promises is like expecting a government to refund your taxes ......

14 minutes ago, rickudon said:

Expecting a politician to honour promises is like expecting a government to refund your taxes ......

.... or a Thai government showing on interest in its people.