Online reaction shows political rifts remain
Social media abuzz as city's fate takes shape
- Published: 4 Mar 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: News
Social media, websites and chat rooms saw traffic jump sharply as voters offered snap opinions over the re-election of Sukhumbhand Paribatra as Bangkok governor.
Moderate voices faced off against more partisan voters, an indication that the divide in political philosophies and sympathies among the public remains as wide as ever.
On MR Sukhumbhand's Facebook page, a user with the name Goong Pengboon said she was incredulous how Bangkok residents could vote for Pheu Thai candidate Pongsapat Pongcharoen.
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