PROMINENT Phuket MP Tossaporn Thepabutr announced today that he will not be standing for re-election in the nationwide poll anticipated for mid-year.
He and his Democrat running mate, Raewat Areerob, easily won the last poll in 2007.
Khun Tossaporn was chairman of a Committee on Tourism and Sport and an unashamed advocate of Phuket while in office.
As the husband of former Phuket politician and now the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Anchalee Vanich, his interest in political affairs is likely to remain undiminished.
The Democrat Party has a strong grip on Phuket. With the yellow shirt New Politics Party opting not to take part in the poll, the Democrats are not expected to be seriously challenged in 2011.
Phuket Police Probe Japan Dive Tourist's DeathHe and his Democrat running mate, Raewat Areerob, easily won the last poll in 2007.
Khun Tossaporn was chairman of a Committee on Tourism and Sport and an unashamed advocate of Phuket while in office.
As the husband of former Phuket politician and now the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Anchalee Vanich, his interest in political affairs is likely to remain undiminished.
The Democrat Party has a strong grip on Phuket. With the yellow shirt New Politics Party opting not to take part in the poll, the Democrats are not expected to be seriously challenged in 2011.
Latest Police are investigating the death of a young Japanese woman who was struck in the head by a propeller while diving off Racha. The fatal incident came as she surfaced.
Phuket Police Probe Japan Dive Tourist's Death
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Phuket Gem Thieves Crack Two Safes
Latest Phuket residents have been warned to store valuable jewellery in bank vaults after two safes are cracked open and valuable necklaces and bracelets stolen.
Phuket Gem Thieves Crack Two Safes
Phuket Time Share Pair Nabbed, Accused Over Drugs
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Phuket Time Share Pair Nabbed, Accused Over Drugs
Phuket a Peaceful Place, Says Muslim Leader
Latest The death of terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden is unlikely to lead to anger on Phuket, says the leader of Phuket's large Muslim community.
Phuket a Peaceful Place, Says Muslim Leader
