Pheu Thai can be beaten
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The by-election loss in Pathum Thani on Sunday was a slap in the face for the Pheu Thai Party indeed.
It showed that the ruling party is not invulnerable, and its red-shirt strongholds are not impregnable as formerly believed.
In Chiang Mai, a by-election is also expected in the next few weeks. The opposition Democrat Party should field a candidate who is considered clean and well known locally. This would assure a good chance of winning over votes from the ruling party.
To make them struggle to win is a big victory at this juncture. And with the Yingluck government’s popularity on the wane now, who knows, even their home turf can be won.
Vint Chavala
Lamphun
