Yotsanan Pleased with Poll Rise, 'Nhim' Urges Unity, Sidesteps 'Uncle' Issue

Prachachat•Politics•253d ago

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Pheu Thai leaders Yotsanan and Julaphan express satisfaction with poll gains and criticize divisive political rhetoric ahead of an election.

•Pheu Thai candidates express satisfaction with rising poll numbers and a clear public understanding of their policies.
•Party leaders condemn divisive political tactics and 'us vs. them' rhetoric, particularly regarding patriotism.
•Concerns are raised about the misuse of state mechanisms and unusual civil servant transfers ahead of the election.
•Pheu Thai leaders vow to ensure justice in legal cases and address corruption through a digital government.

Overview

•On October 16, 2024, Yotsanan Wongsawang stated that the Pheu Thai party is satisfied with the 3% increase in poll scores in their weaker segments, in order to maintain morale.
•On October 16, 2024, Julaphan Amornivivat criticized the use of 'us vs. them' patriotism rhetoric by rival parties, viewing it as divisive and inappropriate, especially given border incidents.
•On October 16, 2024, Julaphan Amornivivat commented on the 'Kradong' case, stating that Pheu Thai will ensure justice and continue legal proceedings, as a court ruling already exists.
•On October 16, 2024, Julaphan Amornivivat expressed suspicion that state mechanisms are being used to pursue legal cases prior to the election, citing unusual transfers in the Ministry of Interior.
•Between October 16, 2024, and the election, Pheu Thai plans to actively communicate policy intentions to the public through ground campaigns.
•On October 16, 2024, Yotsanan Wongsawang responded to the 'Uncle' clip issue by stating it's a good opportunity to clarify Paetongtarn Shinawatra's intention to de-escalate violence.
•On October 16, 2024, Pheu Thai expressed concerns about vote-buying and urged caution from the Election Commission (กกต.) regarding the withdrawal of large sums of money from banks.
•On October 16, 2024, Yotsanan Wongsawang conveyed strong confidence in Pheu Thai's re-election prospects in the North, attributing it to long-term dedication to the region.

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Key Quotes

Yotsanan Wongsawang

"Polls use scientific principles, they are random. Where we get a little, it's impossible to get a lot more, but there's a percentage increase, which we are very satisfied with."

โพลเป็นการใช้หลักการวิทยาศาสตร์เป็นการสุ่ม โพลไหนที่เราได้น้อยเป็นไปไม่ได้ที่จะได้เยอะขึ้น แต่มีเปอร์เซ็นต์ที่เพิ่มขึ้น ซึ่งเราพอใจมาก

Julaphan Amornivivat

"We have seen this method many times, it is dividing the people."

เราเห็นวิธีการนี้มาหลายครั้ง เป็นการแบ่งแยกประชาชน

Julaphan Amornivivat

"If you choose Pheu Thai, we will be fair and definitely move forward with the case."

ถ้าเลือกเพื่อไทยเราจะให้ความเป็นธรรม เดินหน้าเรื่องคดีต่ออย่างแน่นอน

Julaphan Amornivivat

"Saying 'if you don't choose us, they will come,' but they've already moved on from Kradoong."

การบอกว่าไม่เลือกเราเขามาแน่ แต่เขากระโดงไปแล้ว

Julaphan Amornivivat

"The blue color seems to be unusually spotless compared to others."

สีน้ำเงินดูเหมือนจะใสกิ๊กผิดปกติกว่าคนอื่นเขา

Yotsanan Wongsawang

"No, it's good. Let them speak so we can clarify, because we affirm the intention of Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, former PM."

ไม่ครับ ดีครับ พูดมาจะได้ชี้แจง เพราะเรายืนยันเจตนาของ น.ส.แพทองธาร ชินวัตร อดีตนายกฯ

Key Entities

Person

Yotsanan Wongsawang(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Candidate for Prime Minister of the Pheu Thai Party, expressing satisfaction with poll numbers and commenting on political strategies.

Julaphan Amornivivat(จุลพันธ์ อมรวิวัฒน์)

Leader of the Pheu Thai Party and candidate for Prime Minister, criticizing political rhetoric and touching on legal cases.

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, mentioned in relation to government support on border issues and alleged unusual civil servant transfers.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruthaphol Naowarat(พล.ต.ท.รุทธพล เนาวรัตน์)

Minister of Justice, mentioned as someone who understands the legal process regarding statements on scanned implicators.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra(น.ส.แพทองธาร ชินวัตร)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister, her intentions regarding the 'Uncle' clip are being clarified by Yotsanan Wongsawang.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

Political party whose candidates and leaders are discussing election strategies, poll results, and criticisms of opponents.

Election Commission (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️

Urged by Pheu Thai to be vigilant regarding vote-buying activities.

Place

Maejo University(มหาวิทยาลัยแม่โจ้)ℹ️

Location where significant civil servant transfers are reportedly occurring, according to Pheu Thai.

Policy

Digital Government(รัฐบาลดิจิทัล)

A policy proposed by Pheu Thai to implement mechanisms for controlling corruption.