CHONBURI — At 11:20 on 17 January 2026, Yodchanan Wongsawat, the Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate, spoke about campaigning in Chonburi province and how the party aims to win more seats than in the previous election.
Yodchanan said policy was key, citing plans addressing pollution buffers, the marine environment, fisheries and so-called grey capital. He said party candidates had prepared thoroughly and maintained a continuous presence on the ground. He added he was pleased many voters had responded positively and were able to discuss the party’s policies.
Asked whether he was concerned about fierce competition in Chonburi and the fact that influential local political families were no longer aligned with Pheu Thai, Yodchanan said the party’s candidates had been working consistently in their constituencies. He said the era of relying on powerful local families was over, stressing that what mattered most was who could win the hearts of the people.
“The answer is those who work continuously and have experience,” he said. Tourism would also be a key issue in this election, he added, noting that attracting visitors must go hand in hand with restoring the sea and ensuring clean air. He said the party had communicated this clearly and set an ambitious target of winning all seats, adding that in Chonburi it was aiming for 10 constituencies.
Asked about claims of a secret deal among three major political parties, including Pheu Thai, Yodchanan dismissed the suggestion. He said the most important thing was for the public to remain vigilant, stressing that elections must reflect the will of the people and that no deal could succeed without voters’ support.
Pressed on speculation that visible political conflicts were merely staged as a front for future benefits, Yodchanan said Pheu Thai had no such conflicts. He said the party’s focus remained on developing strong policies, listening to public opinion on the ground and clearly communicating its work to voters.