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Chonburi People Party candidate 'Bass' challenges rival 'Uncle Lan' in Chom Thong.

Chonburi People Party candidate 'Bass' challenges rival 'Uncle Lan' in Chom Thong.

Matichon•Politics•7d ago

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A new candidate from the Chonburi People Party is challenging a seasoned local politician in the Chom Thong district.

  • •The Chonburi People Party (PCP) has nominated Kirati Chongpipitporn, heir to a famous hotel, as its candidate for a Bangkok council seat in the Chom Thong district.
  • •Kirati Chongpipitporn is challenging incumbent council member Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn (known as 'Uncle Lan'), who has served six terms.
  • •The election campaign in Chom Thong focuses on change and improved results, with new candidate Kirati actively engaging with local residents.

Overview

  • •On May 6, news reported on the Chonburi People Party's (PCP) candidate for Bangkok Governor and 50 district council seats.
  • •In the Chom Thong district, the PCP has nominated Kirati Chongpipitporn, grandson of a prominent hotel owner on Rama II Road, as its council candidate.
  • •Kirati Chongpipitporn has begun campaigning by posting many election signs on the 'Chongpipitporn Building' and visiting local markets to distribute flyers.
  • •Kirati Chongpipitporn participated in festivals such as the recent Songkran festival.
  • •Kirati Chongpipitporn stated, 'The winds of change have arrived in Chom Thong. It's time we move forward. If we want to see better new results, we must dare to change and dare to choose new people to work.'
  • •Kirati Chongpipitporn is urging voters to cast their ballot for 'Bass Chom Thong' on June 28.
  • •Prior to this, Kirati Chongpipitporn attended a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) and PCP council candidates to discuss concerns regarding the Red Line railway construction project from Wong Wian Yai to Maha Chai.
  • •Kirati Chongpipitporn declared, 'I have a clear intention to be a representative reflecting the voices of the people in the area, so that relevant agencies are aware of the problems directly and can lead to tangible solutions.'
  • •The current council member for the Chom Thong district is Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn, 'Uncle Lan', from the Pheu Thai Party, who is serving his sixth term and is the 18th former President of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.
  • •Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn recently conducted his first-ever live broadcast on Facebook, announcing weekly discussions with the public.
  • •Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn's local outreach continues, assisting in solving issues in the Sinthavi Village and engaging with residents at Piboolwit Market.

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Key Quotes

N. Kirti Chongpipitporn
"The winds of change have arrived in Chom Thong. It's time we move forward. If we want to see better new results, we must dare to change and dare to choose new people to work."
สายลมแห่งการเปลี่ยนแปลงมาถึงจอมทองแล้ว ถึงเวลาที่เราต้องก้าวไปข้างหน้า หากอยากเห็นผลลัพธ์ใหม่ที่ดีกว่าเดิม ต้องกล้าที่จะเปลี่ยน และกล้าที่จะเลือกคนใหม่เข้ามาทำงาน
N. Kirti Chongpipitporn
"I have a clear intention to be a representative reflecting the voices of the people in the area, so that relevant agencies are aware of the problems directly and can lead to tangible solutions."
ผมมีความตั้งใจอย่างชัดเจนที่จะเป็นตัวแทนในการสะท้อนเสียงของพี่น้องประชาชนในพื้นที่ ให้หน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องรับทราบปัญหาอย่างตรงไปตรงมา และนำไปสู่การแก้ไขที่เป็นรูปธรรม

Key Entities

Organization

Chonburi People Party(ปชน.)
A political party fielding candidates for the Bangkok Governor and district council elections.
14 Place
A hotel on Rama II Road, whose heir, Kirati Chongpipitporn, is running for district council.
Members of Parliament (MPs)(สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร (ส.ส.))ℹ️
National legislators with whom Kirati Chongpipitporn met to discuss infrastructure concerns.
Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
The political party of the incumbent district council member for Chom Thong, Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn.

Person

Bass(บาส)
The nickname for Kirati Chongpipitporn, a candidate for the Chonburi People Party in the Chom Thong district.
Uncle Lan(เฮียล้าน)
The nickname for Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn, the incumbent district council member for Chom Thong.
Dr. Joe Chaiwat Sathavornwijit(ดร. โจ ชัยวัฒน์ สถาวรวิจิตร)
The presumed candidate for Bangkok Governor representing the Chonburi People Party.
N. Kirati Chongpipitporn(นายกิรติ จงพิพิธพร)
The candidate for the district council in Chom Thong representing the Chonburi People Party.
N. Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn(นายสุทธิชัย วีรกุลสุนทร)
Identified as 'Uncle Lan', the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Chom Thong, who has served six terms.
President of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council(ประธานสภากทม.)
The former position held by Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, where the election for Governor and district council members is taking place.
Chom Thong(จอมทอง)ℹ️
A district in Bangkok where the election for a district council seat is a key focus of the article.
Chongpipitporn Building(อาคารจงพิพิธพร)
A building where election posters for Kirati Chongpipitporn are prominently displayed.
Sinthavi Village(หมู่บ้านสินทวี)
A village where Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn is actively involved in helping to solve local problems.
Piboolwit Market(ตลาดพิบูลย์วิทย์)
A market where Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn engages with local residents.

Context

6-term SK(สก.6 สมัย)
Indicates the extensive tenure of Suchai Veerakulsoonthorn as a district council member.