Kannavee backs ethnic minoritiesListen to this articleKannavee Suebsang, leader of the Movement Party, promised his party would restore dignity to ethnic minorities by granting them citizenship and farmland. Mr Kannavee also visited a Hmong community in tambon Tub Tao, where he reiterated the party's mission to improve the quality of life for highland ethnic communities. He said the time had come to return equality and human dignity to all citizens, regardless of ethnic background. Ethnic communities across Thailand were facing similar systemic challenges, he said, mainly stemming from state neglect of their rights and dignity. Mr Kannavee said state power structures had historically marginalised ethnic populations, treating them as second-tier citizens.

Source: Bangkok Post January 08, 2026 06:44 UTC