Bangkok: Abhisit Vejjajiva led the Democrat Party team to campaign at the Charoen Krung 103 canal market, aiming to reclaim a parliamentary seat and secure Apimuk Chantavanich's services. He expressed delight at the strong support from the Democrat Party's fan base, sharing old photos and autographs from 2007. He declined to estimate the number of Bangkok seats they would win but hoped for a miraculous victory.
According to Thai News Agency, on January 4th at 8:55 AM, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, along with key party members, visited the canal-side market on Soi Charoen Krung 103 in the Bang Kho Laem district. The visit was part of a campaign for Mr. Apimuk Chantavanich, the Democrat Party's candidate for Bangkok Constituency 3. The atmosphere was lively as they interacted with local residents and vendors. The people warmly welcomed Mr. Abhisit, requesting photos, offering encouragement, and reaffirming their support for the Democrat Party.
Some supporters showed Abhisit photos from 2007, demonstrating their long-standing support for the party. Mr. Abhisit humorously noted the coincidence of multiple "Abhi" names associated with the constituency, suggesting a miraculous return to power.
During the visit, Mr. Abhisit and his team participated in an environmental activity by throwing EM (Effective Microorganisms) into the canal to treat wastewater. An amusing incident occurred when Abhisit accidentally hit a shack roof with an EM ball, leading to laughter and his apology.
In an interview, Mr. Abhisit spoke about his long-standing connection to the area, having first run for MP there. He expressed happiness at meeting local residents again and mentioned continued engagement with the community even during his time out of politics. He highlighted the support from constituents and their intention to vote for the Democrat Party.
When questioned about the confidence in reclaiming the seat, Mr. Abhisit expressed hope based on their strong ties and commitment to effective work for the people. He refrained from predicting the number of seats the party might secure but noted the warm response from the public, emphasizing the need for continued hard work.