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Democrats aim to sway Bangkok voters from Chadchart
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Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that Bangkok voters currently backing incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt can still be persuaded to support Democrat gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party’s council candidates ahead of the June 28 election.
Key facts
- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that Bangkok voters currently backing incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt can still be persuaded to support Democrat gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party’s
- Abhisit was responding to a King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI) poll showing many Democrat supporters leaning towards Chadchart, who is running as an independent.
- The KPI poll, released on Friday, showed Chadchart, seeking a second term, drawing support from 31.5% of eligible voters
- His nearest rival, Chaiwat Sathawornwichit of the People’s Party, stood at 13.1%, while Anucha received 4.9%
Summary
Abhisit was responding to a King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI) poll showing many Democrat supporters leaning towards Chadchart, who is running as an independent.
While campaigning at Trok Mor market near Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram in Phra Nakhon district on Saturday morning, Abhisit addressed how the party plans to win back those voters. He acknowledged Chadchart’s strong public profile among the candidates.