Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday took his election campaign to the heart of the Northeast while Pheu Thai’s prime minister candidate Yingluck Shinawatra drew a huge crowd at Bangkok’s Lumpini Park.

A huge crowd gathered to hear Pheu Thai’s No 1 partylist candidate Yingluck. Thousands arrived at the venue at noon, braving the sun, to reserve space eight hours before Yingluck herself was scheduled to address the crowd.

“In the interests of the country’s future, we will ensure investment in mega infrastructure projects,” she said.

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