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Reality checks on candidates
News, Published on 22/02/2013
» It was inconvenient to many of the candidates, but the invasion of expert opinion into the race for Bangkok governor managed to lay down a few facts about campaign fudging. Three men who actually know about the subject recently challenged the three men who lead the polls for the March 3 election. The result was a careful and realistic look at the promises on the campaign trail, particularly for traffic and transport. Voters should heed their statements before they head for the polls.
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Wheels within wheels
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/02/2013
» Bicycles have never been sexy in the eyes of candidates for Bangkok governor - but that all changed with this election. In their race for votes, candidates are all-too-often seen mingling with citizens on public buses, visiting markets, or helping the underprivileged. This time around, they are testing their mettle with the pedals, as the two-wheeled mode of transport has become the latest fashion in photo opportunities. Some candidates embraced the bike to the point they promised to pedal to the office, if elected.
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Politics must begin with idea of public service
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 01/03/2013
» This Sunday Bangkokians will decide who they will entrust with the responsibility of running the city for the next four years. In this election campaign more than any in recent memory, Bangkok voters appear to be having a hard time deciding who should get the job.
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Election made easy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/03/2013
» The election for Bangkok Governor will take place this Sunday (March 3). We know how hard it can be to simply even choose a restaurant to dine at with your friends, so we totally understand if some may feel a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of selecting just one out of many candidates vying for the position. But fear not, as we will help you get through this day of monumental importance with our very own guide to the election.
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Abhisit admits Dems in for tough fight
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2013
» Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has admitted his party's candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor election, Sukhumbhand Paribatra, is in a tight race with Pheu Thai's Pongsapat Pongcharoen.
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Private bus firms blast Pongsapat plan
News, Published on 28/01/2013
» Private bus operators oppose Bangkok governor candidate Pongsapat Pongcharoen's policy to expand the city's free bus services, saying jobs will be put at risk.
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Pongsapat unveils 8 campaign vows
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/01/2013
» Bangkok governor candidate Pongsapat Pongcharoen unveiled eight campaign pledges at a meeting at Pheu Thai Party headquarters Wednesday.
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Phumtham sorts it for Pongsapat
News, Published on 02/02/2013
» Phumtham Vejjayachai juggles multiple roles in the ruling Pheu Thai Party and is now the back-seat driver of the party's Bangkok governor campaign.
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Dems unbowed by governor poll drift
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2013
» The Democrat Party will tackle the flagging popularity of its Bangkok governor election candidate Sukhumbhand Paribatra by emphasising seven core policies aimed at boosting quality of life.
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Pongsapat: Free school buses, too
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2013
» Pheu Thai Party candidate for Bangkok governor Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen promoted a policy of free school bus services in outer suburban Bangkok, while his Democrat Party rival MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra explained his flood prevention plan to people living in the eastern part of the capital on Monday.
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