Chonburi: Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, leader of the Rak Chart Party and prime ministerial candidate, along with Mr. Jetsada Tonawanik, also a prime ministerial candidate, have raised concerns that the possible alliance between the "Orange" and "Red" factions could lead to chaos in Thailand, affecting the nation's core institutions.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chaiwut and Dr. Jetsada emphasized that the public is not worried about the possibility of a coup d'©tat but rather the potential disruption caused by the "Orange-Red" factions joining forces. This concern arises as the Rak Chart Party team, led by Mr. Chaiwut, engaged with the public at Kim Yong Market to introduce their policies. The team received a warm welcome, with many recognizing Mr. Chaiwut from his time in Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration, and noted the dedication of the Rak Chart Party despite being a small, new entity.

During an interview, Mr. Chaiwut expressed gratitude for the warm reception from the people of Hat Yai and reaffirmed the Rak Chart Party's clear stance against amending the anti-corruption constitution associated with "Uncle Tu" (Prayut). He addressed concerns about a purported audio clip suggesting a revolution if people voted for the military-associated "oranges," clarifying that the public is not afraid of such a scenario. Instead, the focus of the military remains on duties like safeguarding the Thai-Cambodian border amid ongoing conflict.

Mr. Chaiwut highlighted that the public's main concern lies in the potential union of the "orange" and "red" factions, a so-called "blood orange" coalition, which might bring about chaos due to perceived ideological similarities. He criticized the past performance of the "orange" party in opposition, particularly its lack of scrutiny over the government's handling of the Thai-Cambodian issue. The conflict, he noted, was exacerbated by the actions of Prime Minister Ung-Ing and was not adequately addressed by the opposition.

Finally, Mr. Chaiwut assured that a coup d'©tat is unlikely post-election, but warned of the potential instability and distrust that might arise from a coalition government formed by the "Orange" and "Red" factions. This, he argued, could have negative implications for the country's core institutions, reflecting the Rak Chart Party's skepticism towards such an alliance.