PUBLISHED: 3 Feb 2025 at 05: 00
Weeradej Pupisit, the opposition’s candidate, won the Provincial Administrative Organization ( PAO ) presidential election in Lamphun, making a significant breakthrough in local politics.
According to unofficial results, the 39-year-old member defeated four-time heavy Anusorn Wongwan of the decision Pheu Thai Party in Saturday’s competition. The goal might have wider repercussions on national politics.
The PP fielded 17 individuals in the competition for PAO leaders across 47 regions. Nonetheless, the opposition group claimed its first and only succeed in this northeastern province.
Born in Lamphun, Mr Weeradej earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Chiang Mai University. He became a member of the PP when it was still known as the Future Forward Party ( FFP ) in its early years. Before making his decision to run for regional elections, he afterwards served as party coordinator and center head.
Mr. Weeradej said his decision to run for regional elections was influenced by his desire to assist those who have problems that have been unanswered for decades.
His team primarily consisted of younger people who even seek change.
Although the PP’s democratic system was deemed ineffective in wooing older citizens, his election campaign was supported by a capable staff of assistants, including former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.
But, Mr Weeradej’s community is no stranger to elections, with some spectators considering the Pupisit community as a powerful political force.
Mr Weeradej’s parents, Prasert, is a past president of the Lamphun PAO and present president of the Lamphun chamber of commerce.