The first in a series of posts outlining the main platforms (in bullet point form) for the seven main political parties (in alphabetical order) standing in the elections on 23rd December
Chart Thai Party
Start building three electric train lines in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces within three months
Construct High speed electric train link between Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Lop Buri and Hua Hin
Construct a high speed train link from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Hat Yai.
Solve debt and land problems for farmers
Set up a special fund to solve farmers loan shark problems
Establish a land bank for agriculture
Oppose privatisation of state enterprises
Reform the education system
Push for press freedom
Increase the monthly allowance for the elderly to 500 Baht (about £8)
Provide a monthly allowance of 500 Baht for the disabled.
