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The campaign gets silly / serious
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2011
» The general election campaign was in full swing yesterday, showing both the silly and serious side of Thai politics.
Wasting time
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/06/2011
» With his party behind in the polls, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has been forced to waste valuable time answering questions about what he would do if his party loses the general election.
Huge rallies to end campaign
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/07/2011
» Both major parties are planning huge rallies in Bangkok to wind up their general election campaigns.
Suthep likely to run in by-election
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2010
» If the Democrat Party is banned, even the prime minister will be turning to the only senior leader not involved – the possible saviour, Suthep Thaugsuban.
Changing strategy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/06/2011
» Poor polling numbers, egg attacks like the one yesterday in Samut Prakan and tough competition are causing the Democrats to start reminding voters of last year’s unrest.
Campaigning hard
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/06/2011
» Phue Thai's Yingluck campaigned in more difficult territory yesterday while PM Abhisit admitted his party was behind – but only "slightly".
Going on the attack
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/06/2011
» Democrat leaders seem to have decided that simply pushing their policies is not a winning strategy.
Not giving up
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2011
» The Democrats have not completely given up on the Northeast although Phue Thai will clearly win the most seats there.
OK, but not so special
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2011
» Big campaign rallies are carefully planned performances, so the Bangkok sent two reviewers to critique yesterday's Democrat and Phue Thai final rallies.
PM Abhisit visits the Bangkok Post
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/06/2011
» As I was leaving for a short trip to the bank yesterday afternoon I noticed the lobby of the Bangkok Post building was unusually busy – and for good reason.