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Political outsiders are opposing Thailand’s strong patronage system, a defeated lawmaker told the BBC.

Political outsiders are opposing Thailand’s strong patronage system, a defeated lawmaker told the BBC.

Clusters 3 and 4 had younger family members, were better educated, and had less of a godfather image than older generations. In District 3, he ran as part of the Democratic Party, his traditionally preferred political partner, but in District 4, 34-year-old Chatchai Pitutecha ran as a member of Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul’s Bhumjaithai party, known for its deep pockets and skill in attracting “Baan Yai” to his side.

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