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Chuwit Criticizes Thai Politics as Chaotic and Divisive, Deepening Voter Disappointment

Politic28 Dec 2025 14:41 GMT+7

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Chuwit Criticizes Thai Politics as Chaotic and Divisive, Deepening Voter Disappointment

Chuwit returns to criticize Thai politics as chaotic and divisive, calling for parliament dissolution that wastes billions and deepens voter disappointment.

On 27 Dec 2025 GMT+7 at the Centara Life Hotel, Government Complex and Convention Center, Chaeng Watthana, Chuwit Kamolvisit spoke to the media about the political atmosphere in the election season. He observed that many political parties engage in "political rituals" during elections but never truly listen to the people's voices. He questioned whether politicians ever ask the people before making political decisions.

Chuwit said Thai politics consists of both "old" and "new" politics. He believes new parties should be open to criticism and not blame old politics as the sole cause of problems. He referenced Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, stating that claims of being "new politics" do not match past political behavior, especially coalition-building. He said when old politics fail, parties negotiate among themselves; when agreements break down, conflicts lead to parliament dissolution and wasted election budgets of billions, with the public excluded from decisions.

He emphasized he is one of over 14 million voters who have supported political parties more than once and thus has a legitimate right to critique. Regarding young politicians, Chuwit said he does not criticize individuals like “Ice” and “Rome,” who are passionate and hopeful for the country. However, he noted that within parties there remains inequality and domination by leaders. He said Thai politics is polarized, forcing citizens to choose sides and colors, although most people are simply workers unaware of or uninvolved in behind-the-scenes political negotiations yet bear the consequences of politicians’ decisions.

Chuwit reaffirmed his full right to criticize politics without hatred but with disappointment toward parties he once supported. He said he will continue to give new parties a chance. He described his criticism as a "political lesson" meant to prevent politicians from becoming arrogant.

He also noted that political party policies often are mere stage performances, not aligning with actual practice, and the public is never consulted. Chuwit said he reserves the right to critique all parties — Bhumjaithai, Prachachon, Pheu Thai, and Democrat — emphasizing that both old and new politicians have strengths and flaws and that the public should not bear the burden of political failures.

Chuwit assessed that the coalition government formed after this election will last no more than one year due to its fragility. He questioned the value of repeatedly using taxpayers’ money for elections.

He concluded that he will continue sharing his views as an ordinary citizen, not as an enemy of any politician, aiming to reflect public disappointment and call for parties to end polarization, stop pressuring citizens, and genuinely listen to the people's voices.