Bangkok: "Yotchanan" rallied the Pheu Thai Party's Bangkok MP candidates before leading them in the ballot number drawing. Yotsanan encouraged the 33 prospective Pheu Thai candidates for Bangkok MPs before they drew their ballot numbers, urging them to communicate the party's policies effectively to the public. He emphasized that the term "overhaul" doesn't refer to populist projects but rather to listening to the voices of the grassroots. He pointed out that elections can be won fairly and cleanly without needing to suppress others to gain votes. He stated that the real question is, "Who wants to be with us" and that no matter what, the people won't choose them.
According to Thai News Agency, this morning, the Pheu Thai Party gathered at its headquarters on Vibhavadi Road at 5:30 AM to see 33 prospective Bangkok MPs. Leading the group were Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat, the party's prime ministerial candidate, and Mr. Chusak Sirinil, deputy party leader. They traveled to the Bangkok Youth Sports Center (Thai-Japanese) in electric buses adorned with images of the candidates and the Pheu Thai Party's campaign slogans.
Before departing, Mr. Yotsanan gave a motivational speech to the prospective candidates, saying, "Allow me to represent the Pheu Thai Party. In 1997, we faced a great crisis. Everyone here today stands here, believing that the reason we have been able to stand here today as a political institution is because what is in our hearts-the heart of the Pheu Thai Party-is the people."
Yotsanan emphasized the importance of unity, stating that the country's problems are significant and disunity prevents progress. He urged fair and clean electoral struggles without the need to suppress others to gain votes. The term "overhauling Thailand," often misunderstood as populist, is about listening to grassroots voices and addressing individual issues.
He remarked that the party's policies are relevant nationwide, focusing on reducing expenses, increasing income, and expanding opportunities. He highlighted the importance of communicating these policies effectively to the public, especially in Bangkok, which, despite being a city, still has rural elements.
Following his speech, Mr. Yotsanan led the candidates to the Bangkok Youth Sports Center. Upon arrival, they planned to register as parliamentary candidates after a photo session. Once registered and ballot numbers drawn, Mr. Yotsanan intended to send the candidates back to their respective areas to begin campaigning immediately.
In other provinces, the Pheu Thai Party assigned key leaders to lead prospective candidates to register. For instance, Mr. Julaphan Amornvivat led the team in Chiang Mai, Mr. Suriya Jungrungruangkit in Khon Kaen, Mr. Prasert Chantharawongthong in Nakhon Ratchasima, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai in Nonthaburi, and Mr. Somsak Thepsutin in Sukhothai. On December 28th, the party plans to register as party-list MPs collectively.