The Democrat and Pheu Thai parties unveiled their election platforms and key candidates for the national elections scheduled for February, with a focus on economic issues and state welfare. As for Pheu Thai, former transport minister Chatchart and Khunying Sudarat figured prominently at the party’s unveiling of its policies on Friday, at an event attended many MP candidates and party members. He said public and household debts had outstripped economic and income growth, hitting middle- and low-income people and causing greater inequality. She said Pheu Thai had more experience in economic management and would deliver a better economy if chosen to form the next administration. Sudarat is believed to be frontrunner for the job of Pheu Thai leader, a post currently held by Pol Lt-General Viroj Pao-in.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 21, 2018 18:00 UTC