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Klatham Party caught in ‘grey money’ storm as Thammanat woos grassroots voters
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Despite promising debt aid for millions of farmers and teachers, as well as improved welfare for the poor, the Klatham Party is heading into the February 8 election under a cloud of “grey money” allegations.
Key facts
- Controversial powerbroker Thammanat Prompao, the party’s sole prime ministerial candidate, says Klatham’s policy platform is targeted at landless farmers, water resource management, and welfare benefits for vulnerable groups.
- Officially the party’s chief advisor but widely seen as its de facto leader, Thammanat vowed Klatham would upgrade Sor Por Kor 4-01 land rights granted to poor farmers into full title deeds.
- Adopting the slogan “We do more than talk”, Klatham is contesting the election in the No 42 slot.
- The fast-growing party has fielded candidates for all 500 MP seats up for grabs – 400 in the constituency election and 100 in the list vote.
Summary
Controversial powerbroker Thammanat Prompao, the party’s sole prime ministerial candidate, says Klatham’s policy platform is targeted at landless farmers, water resource management, and welfare benefits for vulnerable groups.
The party also pledges to promote tourism in less popular destinations and harness sport as a force for national development.