Abhisit: Keen on Koh Kut

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Former Bangkok governor's by-election success marks him as a politician to watch - Democrats at odds over location of annual assembly as Abhisit looks east - Cambodian strongman Hun Sen welcomes improved relationship with Thailand after border tensions

Published: 18/12/2010 at 03:24 AM
Newspaper section: News

The uneventful Dec 12 by-election in Bangkok's Constituency 2 launched a career as an MP for Apirak Kosayodhin, who is predicted to go far in national politics.

Apirak Kosayodhin, centre, stands on a pickup truck to thank voters after he won the by-election in Bangkok’s Constituency 2 for the Democrat Party. KOSOL NAKACHOL

The former Bangkok governor is seen as similar to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in terms of his political calibre and go-getting attitude. His election could set him on course towards the top seat in the national administration.

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