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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters take down the NDF flags at the end of the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  KHAING MAUNG YI, a member of the Myanmar parliament for the NFD leads a NFD motorcade away from the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  A Burmese woman in a pickup truck watches the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF officials clasp hands at the end of the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF officials clasp hands at the end of the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:   Men listen to the speakers at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Men applaud the speakers at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:   Men listen to the speakers at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:   Men listen to the speakers at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People stand at the start of the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  People wait for the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election to start. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  NDF supporters cheer at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  KHAING MAUNG YI, a member of the Myanmar parliament for the NFD leads a NFD motorcade away from the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  People at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:   Men listen to the speakers at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:   Men listen to the speakers at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A man applauds the speakers at the final NDF election rally of the 2015 election. The rally was held in central Yangon, next to the historic Sule Pagoda and across the street from Yangon city hall. The National Democratic Force (NDF) was formed by former members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who chose to contest the 2010 general election in Myanmar because the NLD boycotted that election. There have been mass defections from the NFD this year because many of the people who joined the NFD in 2010 have gone back to the NLD, which is contesting this year’s election and widely expected to win it. Campaigning in the Myanmar election ended Friday. People go to the polls Sunday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR: National League for Democracy activists in the back of a truck in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, during a political rally and motorcade in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR:  National League for Democracy activists in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, ride on a sound truck during a political rally and motorcade in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR:  National League for Democracy activists in the back of a truck in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, during a political rally and motorcade in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR:  National League for Democracy activists in the back of a truck in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, during a political rally and motorcade in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR:  National League for Democracy activists in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, during a political rally and motorcade in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR: National League for Democracy activists in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, ride in a large tuk-tuk (three wheeled vehicle) during a political rally and motorcade in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR: National League for Democracy activists in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, ride on a sound truck during a political rally and motorcade in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR: NLD supporters in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, make lunch for the crowd expected at a NLD rally in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 OCTOBER 2015 - SHWEPYITHAR, MYANMAR:  National League for Democracy activists in Shwepyithar, Myanmar, ride on a sound truck during a political rally and motorcade in the small town about 90 minutes from Yangon. Political parties are in fill campaign mode in Myanmar (Burma). National elections are scheduled for Sunday Nov. 8. The two principal parties are the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of democracy icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led by incumbent President Thein Sein. There are more than 30 parties campaigning for national and local offices.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .A Pheu Thai supporter tries to photograph the stage at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A supporter of Pongsapat Pongchareon flashes the number 9 during a Pongsapat campaign rally. Nine is Pongsapat's number on the ballot. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A supporter of Pongsapat Pongchareon flashes the number 9 during a Pongsapat campaign rally. Nine is Pongsapat's number on the ballot. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Pheu Thai gubernatorial candidate PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON hels a woman in a wheelchair during a campaign rally in Bangkok Sunday. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Pheu Thai gubernatorial candidate PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON hels a woman in a wheelchair during a campaign rally in Bangkok Sunday. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Pheu Thai gubernatorial candidate PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON hels a woman in a wheelchair during a campaign rally in Bangkok Sunday. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Pheu Thai gubernatorial candidate PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON hels a woman in a wheelchair during a campaign rally in Bangkok Sunday. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON, the Pheu Thai candidate for governor of Bangkok, speaks during the last election rally of the campaign. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON, the Pheu Thai candidate for governor of Bangkok, speaks during the last election rally of the campaign. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON, the Pheu Thai candidate for governor of Bangkok, speaks during the last election rally of the campaign. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON, the Pheu Thai candidate for governor of Bangkok, accepts flowers from well wishers at the last election rally of the campaign. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON, the Pheu Thai candidate for governor of Bangkok, accepts flowers from well wishers at the last election rally of the campaign. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
 Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters cheer for Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok during the last campaign rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .A Pheu Thai supporter waits to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . A man sells flowers to people who want to throw them to the stage to honor Pheu Thai politicians at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign008.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign007.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign006.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign005.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Pheu Thai supporters wait to see Pongsapat Pongchareon, the PT candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last Pheu Thai campaign rally for the Bangkok Governor's election. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign002.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Supporters of Pongsapat Pongchareon wait for Pongsapat during a campaign rally. Nine is Pongsapat's number on the ballot. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign037.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Supporters of Pongsapat Pongchareon wait for Pongsapat during a campaign rally. Nine is Pongsapat's number on the ballot. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign035.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A supporter of Pongsapat Pongchareon flashes the number 9 during a Pongsapat campaign rally. Nine is Pongsapat's number on the ballot. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign034.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A supporter of Pongsapat Pongchareon flashes the number 9 during a Pongsapat campaign rally. Nine is Pongsapat's number on the ballot. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign033.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Pheu Thai gubernatorial candidate PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON on the riverbank of the Chao Phraya River during a campaign rally in Bangkok Sunday. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign024.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Pheu Thai gubernatorial candidate PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON hels a woman in a wheelchair during a campaign rally in Bangkok Sunday. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign009.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Pheu Thai gubernatorial candidate PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON hels a woman in a wheelchair during a campaign rally in Bangkok Sunday. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign008.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Pheu Thai gubernatorial candidate PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON hels a woman in a wheelchair during a campaign rally in Bangkok Sunday. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. (He resigned from the police force to run for Governor.) Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign007.jpg
  • 17 FEBRUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A boy wearing red holds a red rose while he waits to greet Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra during a rally for Pongsapat Pongchareon. Pol General Pongsapat Pongcharoen, a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. Yingluck is the head of the party and campaigning with Pongsapat, who resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose base is the Bangkok area.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatCampaign036.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
Thai women cheer for NATTAWUT SAI-KUA (not in picture) during the last election rally Pongsapat Pongchareon who is running for governor of Bangkok Nattuwat is a popular Red Shirt leader and member of Thai Parliament from the Pheu Thai party. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign050.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: <br />
A Thai man tries to hand flowers to NATTAWUT SAI-KUA (not in picture) during the last election rally Pongsapat Pongchareon who is running for governor of Bangkok Nattuwat is a popular Red Shirt leader and member of Thai Parliament from the Pheu Thai party. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign048.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .A Thai man dozes during the last election rally of the Bangkok governor race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign046.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . Pheu Thai supporters listen to PONGSAPAT PONGCHAREON, the Pheu Thai candidate for governor of Bangkok, at the last election rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign043.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . NATTAWUT SAI-KUA, a Thai Red Shirt activist and Member of Parliament for the Pheu Thai party, speaks on behalf of Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last election rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign034.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: . NATTAWUT SAI-KUA, a Thai Red Shirt activist and Member of Parliament for the Pheu Thai party, speaks on behalf of Pongsapat Pongchareon, the Pheu Thai candidate for governor of Bangkok at the last election rally of the race. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign033.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Thai women cheer for NATTAWUT SAI-KUA (not in picture) during the last election rally Pongsapat Pongchareon who is running for governor of Bangkok Nattuwat is a popular Red Shirt leader and member of Thai Parliament from the Pheu Thai party. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign054.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .Thai women cheer for NATTAWUT SAI-KUA (not in picture) during the last election rally Pongsapat Pongchareon who is running for governor of Bangkok Nattuwat is a popular Red Shirt leader and member of Thai Parliament from the Pheu Thai party. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign053.jpg
  • 01 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: .A Thai woman tries to hand roses to NATTAWUT SAI-KUA (not in picture) during the last election rally Pongsapat Pongchareon who is running for governor of Bangkok Nattuwat is a popular Red Shirt leader and member of Thai Parliament from the Pheu Thai party. The election is Sunday, March 3 and no campaigning is allowed 24 hours before election day. Police General Pongsapat Pongcharoen (retired), a former deputy national police chief who also served as secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board is the Pheu Thai Party candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor's election. He resigned from the police force to run for Governor. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly personally recruited Pongsapat. Most of Thailand's reputable polls have reported that Pongsapat is leading in the race and likely to defeat Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Thai Democrats' candidate and incumbent. The loss of Bangkok would be a serious blow to the Democrats, whose national base has been the Bangkok area.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PongsapatEndsCampaign052.jpg
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