In an expected result, former finance minister Uttama Savanayana was elected Sarng Anakot Thai party leader today (Wednesday) and the party has announced that it will nominate former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak as its prime ministerial candidate in the next general election.

 

Uttama was formally elected at its first general assembly, which also saw the election of its first executive committee, several of whom are former members of the Democrat, Pheu Thai and the ruling Palang Pracharath parties.

 

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While announcing the party’s aspiration to become a political institution upon which the people can depend, he said that the party’s top priority is to solve economic problems, restore the economy and set a stable foundation for Thailand’s future prosperity.

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

While announcing the party’s aspiration to become a political institution upon which the people can depend, he said that the party’s top priority is to solve economic problems, restore the economy and set a stable foundation for Thailand’s future prosperity.

A bold statement indeed.

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

A bold statement indeed.

Not bold, but rhetorical. 

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

A bold statement indeed.

Yes but on the other hand should he actually state what needs to be done initially to achieve his stated aims would get him thrown in jail at best or, like some of his less fortunate idealistic  predecessors, a barrel in the Mekong.

The Bland party.

 

Amazing how easy it is for some to form a new political party. Curious.

 

I wouldn't put any money on this one. Might eat into what little is left of the Democratic Party carcass, and whatever the PPRP is?