Chiang Mai candidates woo voters
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Pheu Thai candidate Yaowapa Wongsawat used the long weekend to canvas for votes for the by-election in Chiang Mai's Constituency 3.
Yesterday she concentrated on San Kamphaeng and Doi Saket districts. Joining her campaigning were party heavyweights – Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan, Science Minister Worawat Auapinyakul and MP Korkaew Pikulthong.
Her main opponent, Democrat candidate Kingkarn na Chiang Mai, met supporters at various markets in San Kamphaeng. She was accompanied by MP and former Bangkok governor Apirak Kosayodhin, a deputy party leader.
Absentee voting is on Friday, ahead of the ballot on April 21.
