The three prime minister candidates of the Pheu Thai Party arrived with the party list led by Yotsanan, who said they come with sincere hearts, fully ready to work for the people regardless of the number assigned. Julphan affirmed they do not close the door to alliances with any party.
At 06:33 on 28 Dec 2025 GMT+7, the Pheu Thai Party arrived at the Vayupak Hall conference center, Centra Government Complex Hotel, led by Yotsanan Wongsawat, the first prime minister candidate; Julphan Amornwiwat, party leader and second prime minister candidate; and Suriya Juangroongruangkit, third prime minister candidate, along with Pheu Thai party list MP candidates.
When asked about the preferred number in the party lottery, Yotsanan said the number does not matter; whatever number they get, they are ready to work for the people. Asked if he brought any lucky charms, Yotsanan replied it was his heart and team spirit, adding that on 27 Dec 2025 GMT+7, he received encouragement from constituency MP candidates, all motivated and ready, and today the party list team is also prepared. Julphan added that over 30 people came today for the party list.
Asked what Pheu Thai will do after the number draw, Yotsanan said they will meet the public and visit local areas. He emphasized that today should mark a new beginning of hope, noting that Thailand in the coming year urgently needs unity. The policies focus on caring for grassroots people, which is crucial, and also on creating new economic opportunities for the public.
"Today, Pheu Thai is fully ready, and we have done this before. We are close to success and ask the public for a chance. This time, we are prepared and ready to see problems from the people's perspective," he said.
When asked if there will be new policies beyond continuing existing ones, Julphan said there will be two more policy announcements. They have key policies that will be decisive and provide hope to the public that the country can progress strongly under Pheu Thai's leadership. He added that if the public does not support them, it would be pointless; their policies are tangible and beneficial. Regarding concerns about issues similar to the digital wallet controversy, Julphan said no, explaining that when they were last in government, they faced a strong bureaucracy. One goal now is to transform obstacles in the state into supportive mechanisms, improving service to the public. Structural reform of the state is necessary.
When asked if policies will no longer be half-hearted, Julphan replied, "Yes." Yotsanan added, "Certainly." Asked how Yotsanan plans to campaign, he said that the three candidates and party list MPs will divide tasks according to each person's expertise and can substitute for each other.
Regarding the target number of party list MPs, Suriya said they expect to gain more than before, believing the public will like and benefit from the policies. Asked to assess their own momentum, Yotsanan said the key is starting from the people's foundation. He wants to be a source of hope, helping people become their best selves. For working-age people, the goal is to create opportunities, increase income, and reduce expenses so they can support others. Additional policies include care for the elderly, equality, education, and healthcare. Pheu Thai has promoted the 30-baht healthcare policy since the Thai Rak Thai Party era, incorporating science, and acknowledges significant threats.
Suriya added that after Pheu Thai introduced Yotsanan as the first prime minister candidate, many MP candidates competed to meet him because villagers want to see the real candidate. He noted they need to prepare well for campaigning, as the prime minister must work harder.
Asked about possible alliances with the orange and blue parties, Julphan said he does not want to focus on who will ally with whom or underestimate the public. He said the people will decide which parties they trust and like. Every vote is respected. They have no restrictions on alliances. If leading the government formation, allied parties must study Pheu Thai's policies. Last time, they faced lessons from some policy mismatches. He urged parties to read Pheu Thai's policies to know if they can cooperate. He confirmed no obstacles to forming alliances. Regarding the top-ranked party being the lead in forming the government, he said it depends on democratic processes; the top party has the right to form the government first. Pheu Thai clearly stated that being the top party does not mean everyone must comply.
At 07:25 on 28 Dec 2025 GMT+7, in an interview with Thairath TV, Julphan said that when visiting Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, he always prays for a good number during elections and has always received favorable numbers. This time, he said any number is acceptable, confident that even a two-digit number will not be difficult for the people. Meanwhile, Suriya revealed that the MP target was based on input from party executives nationwide, making them well-prepared and leading to the announcement of a goal of 200 MPs. When asked about his confidence, Suriya cited past achievements and the candidates already introduced, with candidates eager to campaign alongside Yotsanan.
Julphan also mentioned that party switching is normal; those who switch do not take the entire vote base. History shows party switching is tiring for everyone, but they respect the people's choice. They do not want to decide for the people; every vote is pure without gray areas. If votes were black or gray, people would not choose them. Pheu Thai is not a small party; if leading government formation, their policies must be implemented. They will discuss which policies are acceptable, and once agreed, proceed together.
Regarding the question about "who joins us" versus "we join whom," Yotsanan said people often only see two parties but urged a new perspective. The most important thing is not to discuss among themselves before the public chooses. They focus on the economy and livelihoods of all age groups, looking forward. Today, why not look through the people's eyes first? Only after the people choose can decisions be made.
Suriya added that last time they gained MPs just 10 fewer than the People's Party. They will release policies in phases and firmly believe they will be the number one party. He does not believe they will be third; Pheu Thai will be either first or second.