Thailand’s PM visits Chiang Mai, a Pheu Thai stronghold

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Prayut in Chiang Mai, photo by UTN Facebook Page.

 

by Mitch Connor

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is hoping to win over supporters in Chiang Mai, a province historically known as a stronghold of support his rival Pheu Thai Party.

 

The No.1 prime ministerial candidate for the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party visited Chiang Mai yesterday in an attempt to sway voters, Bangkok Post reported.

Prayut, joined by key UTN Party members including leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, took a hiatus from official responsibilities to campaign for UTN candidates. This marked his first visit to Chiang Mai, a notable Pheu Thai political stronghold and home province of Thaksin Shinawatra, since the dissolution of the House. Thaksin’s daughter, Paetongtarn, is one of the front-runners for the party’s prime ministerial position.

 

With ten House seats in contention in Chiang Mai, the UTN is campaigning for each one. On this visit, Prayut made his first stop at Wat Yang Kuang in the Muang district. He received a traditional welcome from UTN Party candidates before visiting the bustling Kom market and indulging in local cuisine.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politics/pm-in-pheu-thai-stronghold

 

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[Phoenix Rising]

I took your freedom away and now I need your vote in a partly sham election because I've rigged the constitution and parliamentary system in my favor.

[Srikcir]

More than 2,000 police officers deployed to protect him from a small group of protesters: "8 years, no future, get out" and "Loong Too, borrow, borrow, borrow."

Protesters were not allowed to enter the fair ground where Prayut appeared.

[PETERTHEEATER]

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is hoping to win over supporters in Chiang Mai, a province historically known as a stronghold of support his rival Pheu Thai Party

Rubbing shoulders with the blue-rinse brigade who have either dementia of just clouded vision of reality.

[brommers]

Surprised he ventured here. No doubt the happy people who were pictured surrounding him was rentacrowd. The sooner he is sent packing back to his house in the army compound the better.

[TigerandDog]

On the local tv news up here whilst Prayut was campaigning in the market Future Forward were also campaigning at the same time. Unfortunately for Prayut one of his lackies was caught on camera bullying and harassing the Future Forward people & supporters and had to be dragged away before his actions turned to violence.

[chalawaan]

Came here for another jaw dropping juvenile remark from the good General, wasn't disappointed.