Opposition MP says criticism inevitable as provincial elections are just days away
PUBLISHED : 28 Jan 2025 at 18: 09
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks at an event held to kick off the second phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout on Monday. The screen behind her carries a live feed of one of the elderly cash recipients. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
The second phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout programme, coming just days before provincial elections, will inevitably be viewed as vote-buying by some people, People’s Party MP Pakornwut Udompipatskul said on Tuesday.
Residents in 47 provinces will be voting on Saturday for Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) presidents and members. The governmen
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