webfact Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 By Napon JatusripitakKhon Kaen in Thailand’s northeast has traditionally been a stronghold for Pheu Thai, the country’s biggest opposition party. Now, however, a province-wide victory is looking less likely. Under a giant tent on a scorching hot day in Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen, a sea of vibrant red swarmed together for what seemed like an early victory celebration held by the Pheu Thai Party, just twenty-five days before the election on 14 May. The country’s biggest opposition party is not just alive and well, but also more popular than ever, at least according to one shopkeeper at the rally who reported that shirts featuring the party’s logo that had been in stock since before the previous election were once again flying off the shelves. Khon Kaen in Thailand’s northeast is one of Pheu Thai’s traditional strongholds. Cheers of excitement reverberated through the tent as Srettha Thavisin, a real estate mogul turned prime ministerial candidate, weaved through the crowd and took the stage. He was accompanied by Panthongtae Shinawatra, who stood in for his sister Paetongtarn, another prime ministerial candidate who was eight months pregnant. The boom of the crowd’s roar intensified as Nattawut Saikua, a former Red Shirt leader, delivered a fiery speech that drove home the real message behind Pheu Thai’s policy to provide 10,000 baht (US$292) to every Thai over 16 years old via a digital wallet. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/49510/pheu-thais-landslide-in-the-northeast-a-self-fulfilling-prophecy-or-a-distant-dream/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2023-05-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Pheu Thai are leading, MFP are gaining strength, Phuket loves Prayut... The wind will change direction tomorrow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrJ2U Posted May 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2023 Unless you are totally inept, have no internet, or are just a complete moron that somebody would vote for anyone involved with the current junta. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 The oldies in Issan will vote PT as will the uneducated, however, I think MFP will have a good showing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted May 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2023 With a humiliating victory in sight, the corrupt, morally bankrupt army sponsored regime will do anything in it's power, to make sure the playing field is not level, and the election is not fair. Have we seen this before? If they engage in this kind of stunt, the reaction will be swift, fierce and horrific, this time. The people are totally fed up with these ineffective dinosaurs, gouging on cash and prizes. Be gone Cha Cha. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Well, nobody believes in polls, so I did one myself I have well over 3000 friends in Thailand (on face book) also dozens of friends and family members and 90% said the vote or have voted for MFP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 4 hours ago, dinsdale said: The oldies in Issan will vote PT as will the uneducated, however, I think MFP will have a good showing. Indeed. A better showing [MV] than what might be expected or loosely predicted. Nonetheless, a much more worthy mix than the current dominating Junta Gang. Good luck to all!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: With a humiliating victory in sight, the corrupt, morally bankrupt army sponsored regime will do anything in it's power, to make sure the playing field is not level, and the election is not fair. Have we seen this before? If they engage in this kind of stunt, the reaction will be swift, fierce and horrific, this time. The people are totally fed up with these ineffective dinosaurs, gouging on cash and prizes. Be gone Cha Cha. Perhaps the change over might stick this time around. Dinosaurs are becoming extinct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: Indeed. A better showing [MV] than what might be expected or loosely predicted. Nonetheless, a much more worthy mix than the current dominating Junta Gang. Good luck to all!! Especially when the masses take to the streets because the coup leader will not relinquish his ill gained power. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegman Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 A coalition seems to be taking shape. if one party is disqualified the other gets a landslide. Both PT & MF would need to be off the ballot for the greens to retain power. Should that happen the Red Shirts & students will shut the country down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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