A super-wealthy construction scion who ran a pro-marijuana platform ahead of Thailand?s election has emerged as a highly courted candidate as two ...
BANGKOK: A super-wealthy construction scion who ran a pro-marijuana platform ahead of Thailand's election has emerged as a highly courted candidate as two main parties need his allegiance - and party seats - after the disputed vote.
Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to approve cannabis use for medical purposes in December, but Bhumjaithai wants to allow households to grow six plants each in a decriminalised approach loosely based on the US state of California. Dressed in a suit and drinking tea, the 52-year-old explained that his policies must be backed by groups looking for support in coalitions.
The choice is between the military-backed Phalang Pracharat Party, which has clinched the popular vote, or Pheu Thai, which has formed an alliance with six other anti-military parties and claims a majority in the lower house. Both of the top two parties remained tight-lipped on Wednesday on whether they had approached Anutin for an alliance.He was also stripped of his royal decorations on Saturday.
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