Democrat Party candidate Tankhun Jitt-itsara is attempting to woo voters in the Pheu Thai stronghold of Don Muang ahead of a June 16 by-election. Will heated confrontations with long-standing rival and ousted Pheu Thai MP Karun Hosakul damage his campaign, or can Tankhun transform his party’s fortunes after losing out on the seat in 2011? Video by Jetjaras Na Ranong and Voranai Vanijaka.

Slugging it out in Don Muang: a second chance for the Democrats?

Democrat Party candidate Tankhun Jitt-itsara is attempting to woo voters in the Pheu Thai stronghold of Don Muang ahead of a June 16 by-election. Will heated confrontations with long-standing rival and ousted Pheu Thai MP Karun Hosakul damage his campaign, or can Tankhun transform his party’s fortunes after losing out on the seat in 2011? Video by Jetjaras Na Ranong and Voranai Vanijaka.

Published: 22 May 2013