The meeting was also attended by party secretary-general Tawee Sodsong, and election candidates running in eight constituencies in Songkhla. "Even though I am over 70 year old, I am ready to serve as prime minister," said Mr Wan Not. "Mahathir Mohamad managed to return as Malaysia's prime minister May at 93." Mr Wan Nor said that local administrations across border provinces such as Songkhla, should be granted more powers. "Even though the party members are mostly Muslim, the party views other religions equally."

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2019 21:56 UTC