Thai political parties vie for PAO seats, influenced by national figures eyeing the 2027 election.

In Thailand's upcoming Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) elections on February 1, national politics are dominating local races. Prominent figures like former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra are campaigning to build local alliances and strengthen their base for the 2027 general election. Despite the need for decentralization, the central government is hesitant to delegate power to local agencies, with parties like Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai (BJP) competing fiercely for PAO seats.

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