Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his confidence in the public's trust in the Bhumjaithai Party following a significant campaign rally at Or Tor Kor Market. He highlighted the "Half-Price Plus" scheme as a beneficial project and mentioned that the party has numerous other economic policies ready for presentation. He addressed concerns about the Pheu Thai Party's 70:30 policy, recalling past successes and questioning their ability to fulfill promises.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anutin, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, conveyed that after engaging with vendors and the public, he could sense their confidence and appreciation for the party's achievements in a short time frame. He urged the public not to focus solely on the "Half-Price Plus" project, which he noted was appreciated by market and shop visitors who requested its continuation. He affirmed that it is already a party policy and assured that Phase 2 would have been completed if not for the dissolution of parliament. He underscored the importance of the project and anticipated public support for continuing with Phase 2. Mr. Anutin also outlined other economic initiatives, including Community Economy Plus, SME upgrades, senior citizen welfare, and income opportunities for all age groups.
When questioned about potential competition from the Pheu Thai Party's "70% government subsidy, 30% public payment" policy, Mr. Anutin emphasized that the Bhumjaithai Party's larger "50:50" scheme is feasible. He stressed the importance of evaluating past performance to determine the feasibility of promises. The Bhumjaithai Party, he claimed, has a track record of delivering on its commitments, earning the public's trust. Fiscal discipline, he noted, should also be considered.
Addressing the challenge of building confidence among Bangkok residents, where the party has never had MPs, Mr. Anutin stated that the Bhumjaithai Party is enhancing its personnel base with knowledgeable and capable individuals, empowering them in their roles.
When asked about confidence in his choice of candidates and their potential to win over Bangkok voters, Mr. Anutin remarked that the party's duty is to present candidates for public consideration. He emphasized that the decision rests with the people, and the Bhumjaithai Party's growth and increasing MP numbers are due to respecting voters and focusing on what the party can achieve for them.
Regarding the decline in poll results for the Bhumjaithai Party, Mr. Anutin expressed a winner's mindset, preferring a bounce back in polls as a positive sign.
Upon hearing market chants of "number 37," Mr. Anutin described it as a new phenomenon for the Bhumjaithai Party, attributing it to the party's presentation and achievements in power, which garnered public trust and popularity. He expressed gratitude and vowed to continue their efforts.