32.4 C
Bangkok
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Bangkok Post – Campaigners use Songkran to urge people to run for Senate

More ordinary citizens competing could make it harder for influential figures to triumph

Nutchapakorn Nammueng of iLaw uses a pedestrian bridge in the Rangsit area of Pathum Thani as a base to give out pamphlets promoting the Senate election. (Photo: @NutchapakornTha X account)

Political activists are using the Songkran holiday to urge returnees to convince family and friends in their home provinces to seek seats in the Senate, in hopes of making it harder for influential figures to parade into Parliament.

As people are using the long break to greet their loved ones at…

Read more…

Latest Articles