"Jes and Chaiwut" from the Rakchat Party campaigned at Prachanivet and Siam markets. Jes appealed to young voters, promoting six policies that oppose a full new constitution draft, while emphasizing that Rakchat is not a military-backed party.,
At 07:30 on 3 Jan 2026 GMT+7, at Prachanivet 1 Market in Lat Yao subdistrict, Chatuchak district, Bangkok, the Rakchat Party (RCh.) led by Mr. Jes Tonawanik, the party's first prime ministerial candidate, and Mr. Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, the party leader and second prime ministerial candidate, campaigned alongside Ms. Suveera Termrungroenglert, candidate for Bangkok MP District 8, number 10, and the party's list MP candidates. Mr. Jes revealed that the public mostly desires clean politics and representatives truly committed to developing the country, not those seeking personal gain. The party plans to use this feedback to refine policies to be practical and locally applicable.
Mr. Jes also spoke about international relations and territorial disputes, stating that while armed conflict is not a solution, Thailand must stand firm on the world stage to assert its legitimate rights to territories inherited since colonial times. He said the global community should recognize that Thailand has never been an aggressor in the past 100 years, but if invaded today, the country must defend its sovereignty and clearly define its borders before engaging in straightforward negotiations, with the world witnessing and supporting the rightful party.
Mr. Chaiwut addressed electoral choices, urging voters to look beyond party size and focus on ideology. If large parties fail to meet expectations, choosing smaller parties with aligned ideologies can help ensure strong parliamentary oversight of the government.
In the afternoon, Mr. Chaiwut and Mr. Jes, together with the party’s MP candidates, campaigned at Siam to seek votes from youth and young people. Mr. Jes explained the Rakchat Party’s six policies submitted to the Election Commission (EC).
1. Promote public understanding and appreciation of the 2017 constitution by focusing on amending only necessary articles or related laws to maintain stability and incorporate public opinion without redrafting the entire constitution.
2. Increase opportunities for small businesses (SMEs) to grow strongly through expanded easy-to-access loans and tax incentives to encourage and support business operations.
3. Promote the Thai stock market to stand out to global investors, along with measures to protect and create sustainable wealth for small investors.
4. Create new tourism activities such as world-class amusement parks, international sports events, and global concerts to drive Thailand’s entertainment and sports industries.
5. Expand the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project to other regions nationwide. 6. Combat scammers by revising laws and establishing dedicated agencies, holding international conferences to draft a global anti-scammer convention.
Regarding the current political divide between conservatives and progressives, and criticisms labeling Rakchat as a conservative party riding nationalist or military trends, Mr. Chaiwut said the party’s name reflects its ideology because it does not want people to think ill of the country or hate the nation. Thus, the name Rakchat was chosen. The party has no military or army backing and is not an extreme conservative group.
During the campaign, the Rakchat Party also performed a 'back scratch' dance move symbolizing 'no cheating, no betrayal, no backstabbing,' with back scratching representing collusion and corruption.
