People’s Party wins key Lamphun election victory

[snoop1130]

Weeradej Pupisit | Photo via KhaoSod

 

By Ryan Turner

 

The opposition People’s Party (PP) has achieved a significant milestone in local politics, as candidate Weeradej Pupisit won the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) presidential election in Lamphun.

 

Unofficial results indicate that 39 year old Weeradej defeated Anusorn Wongwan, a four-time veteran from the ruling Pheu Thai Party, in the election held on February 1. The PP presented 17 candidates for PAO president roles across 47 provinces but it was only in this northern province that the party secured a victory.

 

Born in Lamphun, Weeradej holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Chiang Mai University. He joined the People’s Party during its formation when it was known as the Future Forward Party (FFP), later becoming a party coordinator and centre head before deciding to enter local elections.

 

 

Weeradej explained that his motivation to contest local elections was driven by a desire to assist residents facing long-standing issues. His campaign team was primarily composed of younger individuals eager for change, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Despite the PP’s progressive stance being perceived as a challenge in attracting older voters, Weeradej’s campaign received support from a skilled team of assistants, which included Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the disbanded Move Forward Party.

 

Politics is not unfamiliar territory for Weeradej’s family, with the Pupisit family considered by some as a significant political force. His father, Prasert, is a former Lamphun PAO president and currently serves as president of the Lamphun Chamber of Commerce.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-02-03

 

 

[JoePai]

Well done that man. but need many more to be elected 

[billd766]

One elected position out of 47 contested is a significant victory?

 

2.12765% is significant?

 

They won a much bigger % at the national election, and still couldn't form the coalition government.

[connda]

He got my "old" wife's vote.

[proton]

 

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[KhunHeineken]

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Politics is not unfamiliar territory for Weeradej’s family, with the Pupisit family considered by some as a significant political force. His father, Prasert, is a former Lamphun PAO president and currently serves as president of the Lamphun Chamber of Commerce.

I'm sure he stood on a platform of working for the people.  

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, JoePai said:

Well done that man. but need many more to be elected 

Seeds for the future.....

[Srikcir]

11 hours ago, billd766 said:

still couldn't form the coalition government.

Just to clarify.

The Move Forward Party couldn't get 51% vote of the House even with a coalition. That triggered an additional vote by the military-junta appointed Senate that voted overwhelming for the pro-military coalition nominee.

[Srikcir]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

it was only in this northern province that the party secured a victory.

Nothing to stop it from forming an opposition coalition in the House where it can try to push its political agenda.

[jippytum]

A welcome victory.  PP since the ban imposed on Pita have taken a back seat in the media. Playing second fiddle to Thaksin and  his insatiable appetite for personal press coverage. 

More candidates,  increased publicity and momentum are required before future elections. 

[Watawattana]

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Weeradej explained that his motivation to contest local elections was driven by a desire to assist residents facing long-standing issues. His campaign team was primarily composed of younger individuals eager for change,

Let's hope he can make clear promises regarding these issues that he is able to keep.

[dinsdale]

On 2/3/2025 at 6:30 PM, billd766 said:

One elected position out of 47 contested is a significant victory?

 

2.12765% is significant?

 

They won a much bigger % at the national election, and still couldn't form the coalition government.

You seem not to understand the context. It's significant in that he "defeated Anusorn Wongwan, a four-time veteran from the ruling Pheu Thai Party". The article is about the Lamphun provincial election not Thailand's provincial elections as a whole.