Songkran Greetings: Leaders Wish for Resilience and Strong Rule of Law

Thairath•Politics•11h ago

Reader Briefing

Political figures Aphisit Vejjajiva and Thawee Sodsong extended Songkran greetings, emphasizing resilience against challenges and the importance of a strong rule of law.

•Aphisit Vejjajiva offered Songkran wishes for the year 2026, encouraging people to overcome future problems.
•Thawee Sodsong also wished Songkran celebrants happiness and a robust adherence to the rule of law.
•Both statements were made on April 13, 2026, during the Songkran festival.
•Aphisit is the List-Type MP and leader of the Democrat Party, while Thawee is the leader of the Prachachat Party and a former Minister of Justice.

Overview

•On April 13, 2026, Aphisit Vejjajiva posted a Songkran greeting video.
•Aphisit Vejjajiva wished for mutual encouragement to overcome problems and obstacles in the coming year.
•On the occasion of Songkran, Thawee Sodsong posted a message on Facebook.
•Thawee Sodsong wished for everyone to be happy, healthy, fulfilled, and fortunate, with a democratic country upholding strong rule of law.
•Aphisit Vejjajiva is the List-Type MP and leader of the Democrat Party.
•Thawee Sodsong is the List-Type MP and leader of the Prachachat Party and was formerly the Minister of Justice.
•Aphisit Vejjajiva expressed hope that people would have time to rest with family during the Thai New Year.
•Thawee Sodsong stated that the country should be democratic and maintain a strong rule of law, with security and public happiness as one.

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Key Quotes

Aphisit Vejjajiva

"Wishing for mutual encouragement to overcome problems and obstacles in the coming year."

ขอเป็นกำลังใจให้กันและกัน ฟันฝ่าปัญหา อุปสรรคต่าง ๆ ในปีต่อไปได้

Thawee Sodsong

"Wishing everyone happiness, good health, fulfillment, and good fortune, with a democratic country upholding strong rule of law."

ขอให้ทุกท่านมีความสุขใจ สุขกาย สมหวังและโชคดี บ้านเมืองเป็นประชาธิปไตย ธำรงไว้ซึ่งหลักนิติธรรมที่เข้มแข็ง

Key Entities

Person

Aphisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

List-Type MP and leader of the Democrat Party offering Songkran greetings.

Thawee Sodsong(ทวี สอดส่อง)ℹ️

Leader of the Prachachat Party and former Minister of Justice offering Songkran greetings.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

Political party whose leader, Aphisit Vejjajiva, issued Songkran greetings.

Prachachat Party(พรรคประชาชาติ)ℹ️

Political party whose leader, Thawee Sodsong, issued Songkran greetings.