Pheu Thai sees by-election win as victory for 'democracy camp'Supporters of Pheu Thai candidate Surachart Thienthong at the Lak Si district office on Jan 6, when candidates registered for Sunday's by-election in Bangkok's constituency 9. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)The opposition Pheu Thai Party's win in Sunday's by-election in Bangkok's constituency 9 shows what direction Thai politics is heading, and is seen as a victory of democracy over dictatorship, Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew said. Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat congratulated Mr Surachart and the Pheu Thai Party. He said party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon had called to console him and the team. Asked whether the by-election result was an indication that Gen Prayut was no longer sellable, Mr Sira said that decision rested with the people.

Source: Bangkok Post February 01, 2022 00:09 UTC