Thais returning home to cast their ballots could boost the upcountry tourism sector
Travellers take a free shuttle bus that connects Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hua Lamphong Station. The State Railway of Thailand launched the service last Thursday. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)
As a general election draws near, provincial economies are expected to receive a windfall from voters returning home to cast their ballots on May 14, after seeing political parties make more upcountry campaigning trips this month.
The Election Commission revealed a total of 4,781 constituency candidates nationwide, from 70 political parties, were standing in the election.
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