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Democrats look to court Isan

Published: 30 Dec 2012 at 00.00
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The Democrat Party aims to tap into the Northeast voter base, which typically supports the ruling Pheu Thai Party, next year.

Party secretary-general Chalermchai Sri-on said the Democrats continue to fare poorly in Isan.

Therefore, the opposition party needs to boost its popularity there and in the Central Plains region, he said.

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tomo
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Discussion 5 : 30 Dec 2012 at 21.265
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K Abhisit do you like Eggs or Bala?Isan has plenty.
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Discussion 4 : 30 Dec 2012 at 19.474
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The Dems Dreaming once again.
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Discussion 2 : 30 Dec 2012 at 12.022
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They'll need to outbid Thaksin.
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Discussion 1 : 30 Dec 2012 at 10.171
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Probably 30 years too late but better late than never. Pheu Thai / Thaksin adolatory is so entrenched in Issan that it will take a mega effort and counter-cunning to make inroads. Happily, the Dems are at last thinking strategically.
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