Trang: The Democrat Party is rallying support in Kantang, with prominent leaders Abhisit Vejjajiva and Sathit Wongnongteuy joining forces to challenge the influence of money in politics as the election approaches. They are confident in the Democrat Party's resurgence and aim to inspire southerners to restore political integrity.
According to Thai News Agency, on February 3, 2026, at the Kantang Historical Study Center in Trang Province, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, alongside Mr. Sathit Wongnongteuy, deputy leader of the party, and Mr. Somboon Uthaiwiankul, a candidate for the party-list MP position, campaigned at Kantang Municipality in Trang Province. Their efforts were in support of Mr. Kanj Tangpong, candidate for Trang Constituency 4, number 2. The event witnessed a large turnout, with enthusiastic attendees taking selfies, offering garlands of marigolds, and presenting red roses, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Mr. Sathit Wongnongteuy, while addressing the crowd, humorously remarked that Mr. Abhisit need not walk any further as the local villagers were keen to push him along. He urged the crowd to voice their support loudly enough to be heard in Buriram Province.
In his address to the people of Kantang, Mr. Abhisit expressed his commitment to practicing honest politics aimed at improving the economy, starting with an electoral process devoid of vote-buying. He emphasized that if money continues to dominate politics, the nation will continue to face significant challenges. He extended an invitation to the people, reminding them of the Democrat Party's historical stance against monetary influence in politics. He pledged to work towards a country where governance is free from vested interests and dedicated to the people.
Mr. Abhisit promised to revive the prices of agricultural products like rubber and palm oil, highlighting the party's past success in achieving high rubber prices. He also discussed plans to encourage investment in rubber processing to boost prices further, expressing confidence that rubber prices would exceed 80 baht per kilogram. Additionally, he vowed to enhance existing policies, including school milk programs, free school lunches, free education, student loans, senior citizen allowances, and welfare funds for village health volunteers.
He stressed that eliminating corruption and enhancing Thailand's image would lead to a full recovery in tourism, which is vital for economic improvement. However, he acknowledged the challenges of achieving immediate economic progress and assured that the Democrat Party's intentions were genuine and not deceptive.
The event concluded with attendees continuing to engage with Mr. Abhisit, taking photographs, and presenting jackets with the phrase "Trust Thailand with Prime Minister Abhisit" for his autograph. Some citizens also contributed 3,000 baht to support the Democrat Party's campaign.