Chuan rallies Trang to protect "Elder's Legacy," fight vote buying

Thairath•Politics•233d ago

Reader Briefing

Former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai campaigns in Trang, urging voters to uphold Southern pride and reject vote buying while promoting the Democrat Party's legacy.

•Chuan Leekpai, a Democrat Party parachute candidate and former PM, campaigned in Trang on January 31, 2026, for local candidate Thanopas Sinchai.
•He urged residents to protect the Democrat Party's "Elder's Legacy" and resist vote buying, a practice allegedly prevalent in the South.
•Leekpai announced a major rally on February 3, 2026, with party leaders to further mobilize support and discuss future policies.

Overview

•On Jan 31, 2026, Chuan Leekpai visited Trisakti Market in Trang to campaign for Thanopas Sinchai.
•Chuan Leekpai met with local residents, asking for their votes and votes for the Democrat Party.
•Chuan Leekpai emphasized the importance of "protecting the Elder's Legacy," a popular phrase for the Democrat Party in the South.
•Chuan Leekpai urged residents to uphold Southern pride and refrain from vote buying, due to reports of such practices by other parties.
•The Democrat Party has a long-standing support base in the South, passed down through generations.
•A major Democrat Party rally is scheduled for Feb 3, 2026, at 4:30 PM, in front of the old Provincial Hall.
•Chuan Leekpai announced his attendance at the rally, along with other party leaders and Trang district candidates.

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Key Quotes

Chuan Leekpai

"Let us protect the pride of the Southern people and not engage in vote buying."

ให้พวกเรารักษาศักดิ์ศรีของคนใต้ ไม่ซื้อสิทธิขายเสียง

Key Entities

Person

Chuan Leekpai(ชวน หลีกภัย)ℹ️

Democrat Party parachute candidate and former Prime Minister campaigning in Trang.

Thanopas Sinchai(ธโนภาส สินไชย)

Democrat Party candidate for Trang Constituency 1, for whom Chuan Leekpai is campaigning.

Abhisit(อภิสิทธิ์)ℹ️

Mentioned as the party leader who will open the major Democrat Party rally.

Satit Wongnongtoey(สาทิตย์ วงศ์หนองเตย)

A mentioned participant in the upcoming Democrat Party rally.

Juree Noonkaew(จูรี นุ่มแก้ว)

Mentioned as a Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party and a participant in the upcoming rally.

Place

Trang(ตรัง)ℹ️

The province in Southern Thailand where the political campaign is taking place.

Statement

Elder's Legacy(สมบัติพ่อเฒ่า)

A slogan used by Chuan Leekpai to refer to the long-standing tradition and support for the Democrat Party in Southern Thailand.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

The political party for which Chuan Leekpai is campaigning and which is being referred to as the "Elder's Legacy."