Pongsapat vows, Sukhumbhand wows

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Pongsapat vows, Sukhumbhand wows

Published: 18 Feb 2013 at 17.05
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Pheu Thai candidate for Bangkok governor Pongsapat Pongcharoen offered another public transport policy, while the Democrat's MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra integrated an unusual technological trick into his campaign as their election rivalry continues to simmer.

Pol Gen Pongsapat wrote on his Facebook page on Monday that he plans to develop ticketing cards that can be used for multiple public transportation similar to London's "Oyster Card", used by about 80% of people in England's capital to access the underground, buses and trains.

He said the new card will function like an electronic card currently issued by both the BTS skytrain and the MRT subway train. This will make travelling by means of public transport much more convenient, he added.

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g.manont
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Discussion 7 : 20 Feb 2013 at 08.387
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Freedom to choose.

" 4 second democracy, 4 years living in hell / heaven " ( Ammar Siamwala )

I will stick to my earlier decision ;

Though the pain that still linger, I will " just Say No " to those who ;

1. Burnt the city
2. Worsen the city traffic
3. Bullied citizen while still in unform

Those above, please stand-up, thank you.

" Just Say No "

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Discussion 6 : 19 Feb 2013 at 08.326
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"The No.9 candidate said he will bike to work if he gets elected," - and if not elected, ah stuff it, I'll keep taking the limo. Now there's a committed greenie!
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Discussion 5 : 18 Feb 2013 at 21.445
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Probably, smart phone dealers are sponsoring the democrats
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Discussion 4 : 18 Feb 2013 at 21.244
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canuck - "The next plan is one smart phone for everyone in Bangkok. Right?"

Since TRT made sure everyone in Isaan got one by the way of loans that were never repaid by 90% of the population, why shouldn't people in Bangkok get promised smart phones also. Or do populist policies only count when they are for reds?
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Discussion 3 : 18 Feb 2013 at 19.323
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Blah, blah, blah - all empty promises
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Discussion 2 : 18 Feb 2013 at 18.252
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"Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and candidate MR Sukhumbhand revealed that people will be able to view digital information which has been superimposed onto Democrats’ election banners and posters using a smart phone application called 'MAYAR'."

If you don't have a smart phone you are out of luck. The next plan is one smart phone for everyone in Bangkok. Right?
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Discussion 1 : 18 Feb 2013 at 18.201
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'The No.9 candidate said he will bike to work if he gets elected'

My guess is he will be killed by a car,bus or truck within a week.
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