Politics Pita Promises Return as PM Amidst Khon Kaen Mayoral Campaign

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Former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, while assisting the People’s Party candidate for Khon Kaen mayor, boldly declared his intention to return as Thailand's best prime minister in nine years. Speaking on May 4, Pita expressed his aspirations during his visit to support Ms. Benchamaporn Srilabut’s campaign.

 

Pita, who lost his MP status after the Constitutional Court dissolved Move Forward for violating lese majeste laws—a charge stemming from campaign promises seen as undermining state rule—explained his vision for Benchamaporn's candidacy. He touted her engineering expertise as crucial for managing the municipality’s substantial budget, ensuring thorough scrutiny of projects. He emphasized the People’s Party's unique approach, offering seamless collaboration with three MPs backing their local candidate.

 

Additionally, Pita underscored the commitment to recruit talented individuals from across the nation, preserving Khon Kaen’s dignity and resilience against corruption.

 

Despite a decade-long political ban, Pita vowed to gain experience nationwide, preparing for a transformative return to national leadership. He critiqued Thailand’s stunted economic growth, lagging behind neighbours like Laos and Vietnam, and stressed the need for leadership adept at both international negotiation and internal reform.

 

Pivotal to Pita’s outlook is combating corruption—a sentiment echoed through his anecdote about foreign astonishment over the Bangkok building collapse, attributed more to systemic corruption than natural disaster preparedness.

 

Pita’s ambition is clear: a Thailand where unity and cooperation drive governance, addressing visible problems and the less-discussed corruption. His long-term vision symbolises a resilient hope for the future, grounded in the belief that Thailand can only progress with collective effort and principled leadership.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-05-05

 

 

[Artisi]

Exactly what Thailand needs, a well educated forward thinking young leader, not controlled by the old useless hi-so establishment who's only aim is their own self-interests. 

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3 hours ago, Artisi said:

Exactly what Thailand needs, a well educated forward thinking young leader, not controlled by the old useless hi-so establishment who's only aim is their own self-interests. 

 

This relates to Khon Kaen.

 

Maybe Khun Pita and and his party now believe they will have more success by focusing first on regional seats then move to the national scenario?

 

Hope they have success. 

[newbee2022]

The best what could happen to Thailand.

an eloquent straight forward politician 

[spidermike007]

Please, please. Come back. Thailand desperately needs a real adult in the room. The young PM is such an embarrassment. She is beyond inept. And she does not appear to be particularly smart either. Plus, she represents dinosaurs and regression. 

 

Thailand needs progress! Go, Pita, go! 

[Patong2021]

A 10 year ban for Pita. And yet a convicted  man and his  family are allowed to rule, and the people who overthrew a democratically elected government are allowed  to sit in government. Nice values.

[Artisi]

5 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

A 10 year ban for Pita. And yet a convicted  man and his  family are allowed to rule, and the people who overthrew a democratically elected government are allowed  to sit in government. Nice values.

Well, it is Thailand - nothing more to say, is there?