Thailand’s Thaksin lauds ‘disruptors’ Move Forward Party for election triumph

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The former PM said it proved social media and user-generated content can win big-spending campaigns. Read more at straitstimes.com.

as disruptors who mastered social media, and said ageing army generals central to years of turmoil should retire with dignity.the driving force behind the dominant Pheu Thai Party,

“They used UGC on TikTok because the youngsters use TikTok. It’s getting votes and canvassers organically, and you don’t use a lot of resources,” Thaksin said during a two-hour political discussion streamed online. MFP rode a wave of excitement among the youth, generated by its liberal agenda and promises of bold change, including tackling monopolies and amending a law that prescribes long jail sentences for insulting the monarchy, a taboo issue.

Thaksin also pledged loyalty to the palace and stressed Pheu Thai would not back any actions by MFP that would impact the monarchy.

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