Abhisit Visits Phatthalung, Championing Creative Economy and Eco-Tourism Model

On February 3rd at 6:00 PM, Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party and prime ministerial candidate, delivered a speech at Phatthalung Municipal Park in front of thousands of supportive citizens. He emphasized developing Southern regions by leveraging cultural and natural potential to create sustainable income. Abhisit proposed a new approach to tourism by 'returning power to local communities', allowing people who understand their area's strengths and weaknesses to drive tourism policies instead of centralizing power. He highlighted Phatthalung's beautiful watershed areas and natural landscapes, promising to transform these assets into sustainable wealth without environmental degradation. Abhisit also stressed that achieving these policies requires political integrity, arguing that if politicians focus solely on budget benefits, projects will not genuinely reach the people.