News Forum - Mixed feelings on new Move Forward guburnatorial candidate

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Thailand’s Move Forward Party has selected a candidate for Bangkok’s gubernatorial election, the party’s spokesperson Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn. Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat was proud to introduce Wiroj, saying no other candidate had “the party DNA” like him. Many of the party’s supporters agree with Pita, but some observers say Move Forward failed to find a more experienced, qualified candidate. One programme manager at a law reform organisation said Wiroj doesn’t have the type of debate skills needed for politics. He pointed out that Wiroj often appeals to voters’ emotions, especially frustration. Critics have called this negative campaigning, though Wiroj insists it’s […]

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