"Big Pom" Invites Citizens to Vote, Emphasizes the Need for a Strong New Government

"Big Pom" (General Prawit Wongsuwan) and his younger brother cast their votes, urging citizens to exercise their right to vote and stressing the need for a strong new government.

Today (8 Feb) 8:01 AM, at polling station 12 (Wang Thong Public Park), Saphan Song Subdistrict, Soi Ladprao 71, Wang Thonglang District, General Prawit Wongsuwan, Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Palang Pracharath Party, along with Admiral Sitthawat Wongsuwan, former Senator, and his younger brother, walked from their home in Soi Ladprao 71 to polling station 12, which is nearby, to cast their votes in the parliamentary elections and the referendum. Upon arriving at the polling station, General Prawit stood in line as usual, with a cheerful expression. General Prawit is registered as voter number 462.

While waiting in line, other citizens also came out to vote. Reporters greeted General Prawit periodically. After casting their votes in the parliamentary elections and the referendum, they departed at 8:31 AM.

General Prawit gave an interview encouraging citizens to exercise their right to vote in the elections and referendum, saying, "I invite everyone to come out and vote. If we want a particular government, then choose that person.

"When asked where he would be following the election results in the evening, General Prawit smiled and said, "No, I'm going home to sleep.

"Regarding well wishes for Thailand's upcoming new government, General Prawit said, "The new government must be strong.

"When asked if there was anything to worry about, General Prawit replied, "No, nothing at all."