Thailand’s PM Anutin staked his election on nationalism — and won

“I promise to you all that I will safeguard Thailand with my life,” the 59-year-old politician said. “Just choose Bhumjaithai to guard the country, to help safeguard all of our land.” The stump speech captured Anutin’s strategy of riding a wave of nationalism washing through Thailand in the wake of a fierce border conflict with Cambodia - a gamble that has paid off. In preliminary results issued by Thailand’s Election Commission late on Sunday, Bhumjaithai took a commanding lead over the progressive People’s Party and populist Pheu Thai. “Nationalism is in the heart of everybody in the Bhumjaithai party,” he told reporters as the results trickled in. 🔗 Leggi su Internazionale.it

Articoli correlati

Thai PM Anutin’s gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

Il primo ministro thailandese Anutin Charnvirakul ha appena sciolto il parlamento, aprendo la strada a una campagna elettorale molto combattuta.

Factbox-Thailand’s election in numbers

Il prossimo 8 febbraio, la Thailandia si appresta a votare per le elezioni generali.

WATCH NOW:Thailand's Caretaker PM Anutin Charnvirakul Speaks at Bhumjaithai HQ Election Day! | AC14