Bangkok: Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Democrat Party, expressed confidence in the positive sentiment in Bangkok as he prepares to unveil the party's final campaign strategies. During a rally for Jesada Lertthanasan, the Democrat Party's candidate for Bangkok's Constituency 2, Abhisit acknowledged the challenge of predicting the number of parliamentary seats the party might secure, emphasizing that scientific surveys present various outcomes due to the complexities of proportional representation.

According to Thai News Agency, Abhisit criticized the Pheu Thai Party's policy of distributing nine million baht per day, questioning its economic benefits and suggesting a focus on skill development instead. He highlighted the positive reception in his recent visits across four eastern provinces, noting a significant number of individuals expressing their intention to switch their votes to the Democrat Party, which was previously believed to have stronger support from the South.

Abhisit noted that the public reception in Bangkok has improved compared to the previous two elections, but cautioned against assuming a landslide victory. He addressed the feasibility of Pheu Thai's proposed financial policy, arguing that while it could be possible, investing in skill development might have a more substantial economic impact.

As the Democrat Party nears the end of its campaign, Abhisit mentioned the importance of continuing to communicate their policies and political approaches, though he refrained from disclosing specific details. He also responded to inquiries about Pheu Thai's potential alliances, suggesting that the party's openness to collaboration should be clarified by Pheu Thai itself.

Abhisit commented on Pheu Thai's recent rally at Siam Paragon, which aimed criticism at the People's Party while showing a more accommodating stance towards the Bhumjaithai Party. He stated that such matters are the prerogative of Pheu Thai, and he was unaware of the detailed proceedings of the rally.

Reflecting on his campaign experiences in Chonburi province, Abhisit humorously noted his prior electoral losses there despite large crowds attending his speeches, acknowledging the challenges of gaining voter support in the region.