Paweena led the Kla Tham Party's Bangkok MP candidates to visit and listen to the concerns of Thai people of Indian descent, including Hindu and Sikh communities. She emphasized that social issues must be resolved at their roots to jointly transform the country.
At 10:00 AM on 18 Jan 2025 GMT+7, Ms. Paweena Hongsakul, Social Advisory Chairperson of the Kla Tham Party and a party-list MP candidate, along with Mr. Nikorn Sajde, party-list MP and economic policy team member, led Kla Tham's Bangkok MP candidates to meet Thai people of Indian descent as well as Hindu and Sikh worshippers to hear suggestions for social change.
The first stop for Ms. Paweena and the team was "Wat Thepmonthian" or the Hindu Society on Siriphong Road, Samran Rat Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. They paid respects to the sacred deities inside the religious site and were warmly welcomed by the temple committee and devotees who came to make merit. During the visit, they exchanged views on the role of the Thai-Indian community in driving the old town area's economy and ways to promote social welfare accessible to all groups.
Later, at 11:40 AM, Ms. Paweena and the group traveled to "Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha" or the Sikh temple in Little India, Pahurat, Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. This is Thailand's first Sikh temple and a spiritual center for the Sikh community. The group paid respects to the holy scriptures and sacred objects before discussing with the temple committee to hear in-depth issues regarding occupations and various community suggestions.
Ms. Paweena Hongsakul said she was pleased to meet Thai-Indians as well as Hindu and Sikh worshippers. She and the Kla Tham team came with the intention to "listen more than speak." She noted that Thai-Indians have long been an important part of sustaining Thailand's economy. The feedback received today reflects the goodwill everyone has toward the nation. All social and economic information will be refined into tangible policies to improve quality of life and build a stronger society together.
The Bangkok MP candidates who joined in listening to the concerns of Thai-Indians and Hindu and Sikh worshippers today included: Bangkok District 1 candidate Mr. Akkarapon Karuhadecharat, District 3 Mr. Narutchai Bunnak, District 5 Mr. Suk Saknarongdej, District 6 Sergeant Major Narongchai Muangkrong, District 7 Mr. Supharit Mannateerai, District 8 Ms. Pimnada Teeraprachakchat, District 10 Mr. Disyarit Rudi, District 13 Mr. Techasit Dontirak, District 14 Mr. Sornram Sibunruang,
District 15 Ms. Pawarisa Khunawarnon, District 19 Mr. Jirath Chaoariyarat, District 21 Ms. Mintchisa Maneenontset, District 22 Mr. Chonthat Rinnnopakhun, District 23 Mr. Natthanin Lerttechasakul, District 31 Police Lieutenant Colonel Rakthapa Wongyod, District 32 Mr. Parmet Iamsila, and District 33 Mr. Krit Suriyapol.
