In Districts 3 and 4, they ran younger members of the family, better educated and with less of a godfather image than the older generation. In District 3 they ran under the Democrat party, traditionally their preferred political partner, but in District 4, 34-year-old Chatchai Pitutecha ran under Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul’s Bhumjaithai party, known for its deep pockets and its skill in winning “Baan Yai” over to his side.
Political outsiders are up against Thailand's powerful patronage system, defeated MP tells BBC
Political outsiders are up against Thailand’s powerful patronage system, defeated MP tells BBC
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