Sirikanaya visited Din Daeng Market to campaign for the 2026 election, where villagers asked, "Why keep the military?" She explained that this does not put them at a disadvantage but regretted not having the chance to explain the new policies, believing people will understand more going forward.
On 5 January 2026, Ms. Sirikanaya Tansakul, Deputy Leader of the People's Party and prime ministerial candidate, visited Din Daeng district to assist Mr. Kantaphon Duangamporn, the candidate for the Din Daeng parliamentary seat, in campaigning with local residents. Ms. Sirikanaya urged voters, including candidate number 7 and People's Party number 46, to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing that every vote is a hope for Thailand. Residents responded positively and thanked Mr. Kantaphon for representing their voices in Din Daeng, while some vendors declined to accept campaign leaflets.
During the campaign at Prachasongkhro Market, Soi 7, a vendor complained that Mr. Kantaphon had never fulfilled his duties, saying he promised to act but never did. She has sold goods there for 20 years and felt he never helped vendors. She said that if he doesn’t support vendors, vendors won’t support him either. Another vendor interrupted to say the only problem was the statement, "Why keep the military? To abolish the institution. This should not be said." Ms. Sirikanaya then clarified, "No, we have never said that." The vendor responded, "Rambo never said it, but Pita did."
Ms. Sirikanaya further explained, "At that time, the military carried out a coup." The vendor continued, saying that if the MP is good for vendors and people, it’s good regardless of who is elected, but if they want her vote, they must address the Huai Khwang district first, allowing vendors access to use the housing estate sports ground, which has become a gathering spot with motorcycles parked there. Mr. Kantaphon responded, "I will take note of that." The vendor added, "You keep listening, but if you can’t act, we will remember. At home, we're ready to give our votes, but if you can't do anything for us, we won’t choose you." Mr. Kantaphon replied, "With the parliament dissolved and elections upcoming, any action beyond authority would violate election laws."
After the visit, Ms. Sirikanaya said the campaign atmosphere was positive, receiving strong support from residents because the party's candidate has worked continuously in the area since before parliament was dissolved, so people still remember and recognize him.
She added that during the visit, most residents raised issues related to their living conditions, especially problems in the Din Daeng flats and various social issues. Listening to these concerns reflects the hard work of local MPs in legislative duties, parliamentary work, and ongoing social efforts. Some problems can be solved immediately, others take time, but the party understands the MPs' authority limits and coordinates with relevant agencies to address issues continuously.
When asked whether questions about the military and amending Criminal Code Section 112 affected the People's Party’s image and campaign, Ms. Sirikanaya responded, "Such issues have periodically surfaced, as seen during the 2023 election. The People's Party tries to explain and manage these with composure, providing reasons to help people understand. Results vary, but the party respects differing opinions and aims to communicate clearly. This is normal in every election."
She also addressed cases where some parties highlight border issues, the military, and Section 112 policies as campaign focal points, while the People's Party faces criticism and questions on these topics, admitting that, "Near elections, there may be created trends or edited clips attacking the party, some amounting to fake news. Nonetheless, during the visits, many residents showed support after following news about the party's MPs being assaulted and perceived unfair treatment."
At the same time, Ms. Sirikanaya stated, "We do not feel politically disadvantaged but regret losing opportunities and focus to communicate party policies because time is spent responding to attacks instead of discussing policies and what would happen if the party forms a government. Today, the party has presented some policies to the public."
Regarding policies affecting Bangkok residents, people face many issues such as PM2.5 dust and rising living costs. The party has government-level policies, not just municipal authority, especially concerning PM2.5, noting many Bangkok residents are not polluters and government mechanisms are needed to prevent agricultural burning from impacting the capital.
The People's Party also proposes reducing living costs, including electricity, fares, and housing rent. They suggest reasonable public transport fares for buses and trains, capped at 45 baht per trip, and monthly housing rent assistance of 1,000 baht for those without their own homes.
Ms. Sirikanaya added that Bangkok’s problems are diverse and cannot be solved by a single policy. The People's Party offers comprehensive policies on living costs and economic recovery. From market visits, vendors remain worried about the sluggish economy and believe voters cannot decide based on a single policy point.
Regarding the trend of using values or border issues in campaigns, Ms. Sirikanaya affirmed that the People's Party is not concerned as it can explain and answer residents' questions. During visits, no residents have indicated these issues are problematic.