One of Pheu Thai party’s three prime ministerial candidates, Chaikasem Nitisiri, was taken to hospital in the northern province of Nan for a CT scan yesterday (Saturday), which revealed a small blood clot in his brain.
An informed party source said that doctors at the hospital suspect that the clot might have been in the brain for some time and the condition is mild, but recommended that he undergoes a more thorough examination at a hospital in Bangkok.
Chaikasem and other party members were campaigning in Phu Phiang district, but he did not take part in a rally held at the stadium of Rajamangala University of Technology in theevening.
Another prime ministerial candidate, Srettha Thavisin, said that Chaikasem went to Phra That Chae Haeng Temple to pay his respects to an ancient Buddha image there, but was driven back to the hotel for a rest after complaining of fatigue and a headache.
He said that he did not know whether Chaikasem had flown back to Bangkok, adding that his condition is mild and he is being taken care of by doctors.
