Only one woman withstood Move Forward’s Bangkok takeover – meet Theerarat Samrejvanich

[webfact]

 

Theerarat Samrejvanich is unique among Bangkok MPs who were elected on May 14 for one simple reason. She is the only successful candidate who did not run for the Move Forward Party.

 

Amid a huge surge of support for Move Forward in Bangkok, Theerarat’s success suggests that if politicians work hard enough, constituents in their stronghold will not abandon them completely.

 

After campaigning hard in her home neighborhood of Lat Krabang, Pheu Thai Party’s Theerarat was rewarded with the narrowest of victories over strong contender Chumpol Lakkham of Move Forward.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/only-one-woman-withstood-move-forwards-bangkok-takeover-meet-theerarat-samrejvanich/

 

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[dinsdale]

Good on her but the fact remains that absolutelty ZERO military backed, ultra conservative, royalist parties managed even one seat in BKK. This is such an overwhelming vote of no confidence in the current regime and at the same time an overwhelming vote for change. This change is now in the hands of 250 unelected, military planted senators. How can this be democracy at work? Quite simply it can't. This is 'democracy' Prayut style.

Edited May 27, 2023 by dinsdale

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Theerarat’s success suggests that if politicians work hard enough

That made me laugh...

[herfiehandbag]

I don't suppose for a moment that looks had anything to do with it...

[cncltd1973]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

After campaigning hard... was rewarded with the narrowest of victories over strong contender Chumpol Lakkham of Move Forward.

what a fluff piece report. campaigned hard and barely won. probably lose in a runoff election. what's the point of the article?

[rwill]

How much did they pay for the votes?