Pheu Thai Eyes Winning Over 200 House Seats in Next Election

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Royal Thai Government

 

Key figures in the ruling Pheu Thai Party have expressed confidence in surpassing the 200-seat mark in the upcoming general election, standing firmly behind the optimistic projection made by their prominent leader and former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, along with chief coalition whip Visuth Chainaroon, echoed Thaksin's forecast. They emphasised that it wasn't mere rhetoric when Thaksin predicted a landslide victory while campaigning in Udon Thani for a local election this week.

 

The previous general election saw Pheu Thai come second to the Move Forward Party; however, constitutional technicalities allowed Pheu Thai to emerge victorious in forming a coalition government.

 

Speaking to voters, Thaksin confidently assured that the current government's performance sets a strong foundation for a sweeping win in the next election.

Phumtham underlined that Thaksin's prediction wasn't baseless but was grounded in extensive political experience and a strategic understanding of the political landscape.

 

He noted that the party's success hinges on fulfilling pre-election promises. "If Pheu Thai delivers on its commitments, securing over 200 MP seats is inevitable," Phumtham stated.

 

Visuth highlighted the tangible accomplishments of the Pheu Thai-led administration as the catalyst for potential electoral success.

 

These include forthcoming financial assistance measures of 10,000 baht for additional groups following support to 14.5 million welfare and disabled recipients, as well as robust efforts against drug trafficking.

 

“These achievements strengthen our position to win more than 200 seats in the House,” Visuth remarked, while also cautioning against unwarranted legal actions targeting the party, suggesting that baseless petitions could face counter-litigation.

 

With these developments, Pheu Thai is positioning itself as a formidable contender in the next electoral contest, aiming to leverage governance successes into electoral gains, reported Tha Nation.

 

-- 2024-11-18

 

 

[CallumWK]

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

in the upcoming general election

 

Have I missed something?

[Tropicalevo]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

he previous general election saw Pheu Thai come second to the Move Forward Party; however, constitutional technicalities allowed Pheu Thai to emerge victorious in

 

This is Thai speak for cheating.

[dinsdale]

Electioneering that's all this is. PP will win the next election if we get to it without tanks rolling, then they will un-win it due to "constitutional technicalities", PTP will form a coalition with the dinosaur royalist military establishment and the status quo will continue.

[ikke1959]

They announce their bribes already......except for the handout  Pheu Thai is not popular