Bangkok: Mongkolkitt Suksintharanon, former secretary-general of the New Alternative Party, has launched the Kao Lam Party (Progressive Party), inviting younger generations to take an active role in politics by running for the position of Bangkok Governor. The initiative aims to transform Bangkok into a city where innovative ideas, such as the feasibility of flight, can become reality.
According to Thai News Agency, Mongkolkitt registered the party name at the Election Commission office after departing from the New Alternative Party. He has assembled a team of 15 individuals, including former military personnel who also left the New Alternative Party. The Kao Lam Party intends to be inclusive, representing a wide spectrum of generations from Gen Z to Baby Boomers. The party plans to pursue its established policies, which involve ambitious space exploration objectives. Mongkolkitt envisions exploring celestial bodies within the solar system and establishing space communities on the moon and Mars. Additionally, they plan to develop a space force and acquire advanced military technology comparable to that of the United States.
Mongkolkitt also emphasized the party's commitment to a 3,000 baht veteran's honor payment, a policy the Move Forward Party supports. He warned that if the government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul fails to act on this, he will vocally criticize the administration across various platforms, including TikTok.
In discussions about the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election, Mongkolkitt mentioned that several deputy governors have already been appointed. The party is currently deliberating on selecting a governor candidate from different age brackets. He extended an invitation to young, innovative individuals to run for the position, expressing a desire to move away from self-serving politics in favor of genuine transformation in Bangkok.
The party also addressed the ongoing Middle East conflict, highlighting the potential impact on Thailand's oil supply. With 20% of global oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz and Thailand relying on this route for over half of its oil imports, the continuation of hostilities could lead to an oil crisis. To mitigate this risk, the party proposes drilling for oil in the Gulf of Thailand, which could secure a four-year supply without the need for imports.