Tanthien Rallies for Son in Chachoengsao, Attacks Grey Business Rival

MGR Online•Society•256d ago

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Suchart Tanthien campaigns for his son Mod Lek in Chachoengsao, accusing opponents of ties to illicit activities.

•Suchart Tanthien held a rally in Chachoengsao to support his son, Sakchai Tanthien (Mod Lek), and another candidate, Panpong Assavachaisophon.
•Tanthien criticized rival candidates, alleging their involvement in 'grey businesses' such as gambling, drugs, and environmental pollution.
•He highlighted his own 40-year political career and his father's legacy of public service, while promoting Pheu Thai party policies.
•Sakchai Tanthien presented his achievements as an MP, including waste management and wildlife conflict resolution.

Overview

•On January 30, Suchart Tanthien held a rally at the Baan Hua Krasang football dome in Chachoengsao to campaign for his son, Sakchai Tanthien (Mod Lek).
•The rally aimed to support Sakchai Tanthien (Mod Lek), candidate number 1 for Constituency 3, and Panphong Assavachaisophon, candidate number 3 for Constituency 2.
•Suchart Tanthien stated that current politics has gone astray because individuals involved with grey businesses have become politicians, in order to criticize opponents.
•Suchart Tanthien emphasized that a representative must enter politics to protect public interests and improve citizens' quality of life, as a contrast to his opponents.
•Sakchai Tanthien, an incumbent MP, presented his work over the past two years, including resolving chemical waste dumping and wild elephant issues, to assure voters of his effectiveness.
•Panphong Assavachaisophon introduced himself and shared his 14 years of experience as an assistant district chief, demonstrating his suitability for public service.
•Kachapha Tanthien (Mod Dam) promoted Pheu Thai party policies such as "People Without Poverty" and farmer support programs, in order to garner support for the candidates.
•Suchart Tanthien recounted his entry into politics 40 years prior (1986), referencing his father's 80 years of dedicated public service to the Pnum Sar k ham district.

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Key Quotes

Suchart Tanthien

"Current politics has gone astray because grey figures have entered politics."

การเมืองปัจจุบันผิดเพี้ยนเพราะมีพวกสีเทาเข้ามาเป็นนักการเมือง

Suchart Tanthien

"To become a representative, one must enter to protect the public's interests, to care for the well-being of parents and siblings, to inspect in order to fix problems, make things better, make the country prosperous, convenient, and ensure good living."

ซึ่งการที่จะเข้าไปเป็นผู้แทนจะต้องเข้าไปเพื่อรักษาผลประโยชนฺของประชาชน เข้าไปดูแลปัญหาทุกข์สุขของพ่อแม่พี่น้อง ไปดูเพื่อที่จะแก้ไข ทำให้ดีขึ้นทำให้บ้านเมืองเจริญขึ้น สะดวกสบายกินดีอยู่ดี

Key Entities

Person

Suchart Tanthien(สุชาติ ตันเจริญ)

Political figure and father of candidate Sakchai Tanthien, campaigning in Chachoengsao.

Mod Lek(มดเล็ก)

Nickname for Sakchai Tanthien, son of Suchart Tanthien and candidate for MP.

Sakchai Tanthien(ศักดิ์ชาย ตันเจริญ)

Candidate for MP in Chachoengsao's Constituency 3 and son of Suchart Tanthien.

Panphong Assavachaisophon(พันธุ์พงศ์ อัศวชัยโสภณ)

Candidate for MP in Chachoengsao's Constituency 2, featured in a campaign rally.

Kachapha Tanthien(คชาภา ตันเจริญ)

Famous host and son of Suchart Tanthien, who participated in the campaign rally.

Ronnaritchai Khankhet(รณฤทธิชัย คานเขต)

Former MP for Yasothon who spoke at the campaign rally.

Sathu Anumotami(สาธุ อนุโมทามิ)

Former leader of Phalang Thai Dee party who attended the campaign rally.

Pairin Numak(ไพรินทร์ หนูมาก)

President of the Chachoengsao Provincial Administration Organization who spoke at the rally.

Wichian Tanthien(วิเชียร ตันเจริญ)

Father of Suchart Tanthien, who was influential in his political career and had a long history of public service.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

Political party whose policies were promoted during the campaign rally.

MCOT(อสมท.)ℹ️

Mass Communication Organization of Thailand; Suchart Tanthien mentioned helping resolve its past crisis.

Place

Chachoengsao(ฉะเชิงเทรา)ℹ️

Province where the political rally and campaign events took place.

Constituency 3(เขตเลือกตั้งที่ 3)

Electoral district in Chachoengsao where Sakchai Tanthien is a candidate.

Constituency 2(เขตเลือกตั้งที่ 2)

Electoral district in Chachoengsao where Panphong Assavachaisophon is a candidate.

Baan Hua Krasang Football Dome Stadium, on the 319 Road Phanam Sarakham-Prachin Buri, Ban Song Subdistrict, Phanam Sarakham District, Chachoengsao Province(สนามกีฬาฟุตบอลโดมบ้านหัวกระสังข์ ริมถนนสาย 319 พนมสารคาม-ปราจีนบุรี ต.บ้านซ่อง อ.พนมสารคาม จ.ฉะเชิงเทรา)

Location of the political rally organized by Suchart Tanthien.

Concept

Grey Businesses(วงการสีเทา)

Term used to describe illicit activities such as gambling, drugs, and scams, as alleged against rival candidates.

Policy

People Without Poverty Policy(นโยบายคนไทยไร้จน)

A Pheu Thai Party policy mentioned during the campaign rally.

Free Fertilizer 250 kg per family(ปุ๋ยฟรีเกษตรกร 250 กก.ต่อครอบครัว)

A Pheu Thai Party policy for farmers mentioned during the campaign.

Farmer Debt Holiday Policy for 3 years(นโยบายพักหนี้เกษตรกร 3 ปี)

A Pheu Thai Party policy related to farmer debt mentioned during the rally.

Bad Debt Relief Policy with 10% repayment(นโยบายล้างหนี้เสียจ่ายคืน 10 เปอร์เซ็นต์)

A Pheu Thai Party policy for debt relief mentioned at the campaign rally.