“Abhisit” [Note: This is simply a name, no translation needed beyond name rendering.] Tags: ["Abhisit Vejjajiva","Democrat Party"] Visits Sichon, declares Democrat Party’s comeback with policies: 65,000 baht at birth, 100,000 baht at adulthood, and a universal 1,000 baht elderly allowance. Meanwhile, “Ong-art” campaigns for Bangkok MP candidates, confident that Democrat support in the capital is rising.Tags: ["Democrat Party","Sichon","Elderly Allowance","Bangkok Election","Political Campaign"]
On 7 Jan 2026 GMT+7, during the campaign at Thewada Fresh Market in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, accompanied by Mr. Chainana Detchadecho, party deputy leader overseeing the South, and Mr. Satit Wongnongtoey, deputy party leader, supported Mr. Charnwattana Isarawattana, candidate for Nakhon Si Thammarat Constituency 9, number 3.Tags: ["Political Campaign","Nakhon Si Thammarat","Democrat Party Leaders"]
Amid a large crowd warmly welcoming him, Mr. Abhisit opened his appearance with a friendly style, joking that despite 30 years in politics, villagers still don’t remember his name and only call himTags: ["Campaign Event","Public Reception","Abhisit Vejjajiva"] “Still as handsome as ever.”Tags: ["Political Humor","Public Speech"] This caused the audience to burst into laughter.Tags: ["Audience Reaction","Speech"]
Mr. Abhisit stated that the Democrat Party is ready to serve the people again with feasible policies, especially building on the elderly allowance he initiated. This time, the allowance will be increased to a universal 1,000 baht without conditions. Additionally, he highlighted a key policy on education and newborns, proposing a 65,000 baht newborn grant in the first year and a savings system enabling children to have 100,000 baht by age 18 to secure the future of the new generation.Tags: ["Social Policy","Elderly Allowance","Child Welfare","Education Policy"]
Regarding education, Mr. Abhisit affirmed that the Democrat Party’s 15-year free education policy will be upgraded to 'truly free,' with no hidden costs. The state will subsidize expenses including equipment, uniforms, transportation, and meals to reduce the burden on parents amid economic hardship.Tags: ["Education Policy","Free Education","Parental Support"]
During part of his speech, Mr. Abhisit emphasized integrity in politics, mentioning the “gray capital” groups and the widespread scammer networks along the borders. He expressed concern that dirty money is infiltrating politics to buy votes.Tags: ["Political Integrity","Corruption","Election Interference"]
“We must not allow them to buy us with money of unknown color. If we let them buy power to become MPs or ministers, how can we fight these issues? On the 8th, we must declare we will restore honest politics.”Tags: ["Anti-Corruption","Political Reform","Democrat Party"]
Mr. Abhisit urged the people of Nakhon Si Thammarat to vote for the Democrat Party with pink ballot number 27, and for the local district candidate “Charnwattana” with green ballot number 3. He described the candidate as a dedicated local worker ready to support the party’s agenda to solve rubber price problems and revive the sluggish local economy.Tags: ["Election Appeal","Local Economy","Rubber Industry"]
“Ong-art” confident in rising Democrat support in the capitalTags: ["Bangkok Election","Democrat Party Momentum"]
In Bangkok, Mr. Ong-art Klamkaipiboon, advisor to the Democrat Party leader, campaigned for Mr. Panupong Laksanavisit (Golf), Democrat candidate for Bangkok Constituency 13 (Lat Phrao - Bueng Kum, including Nuanchan and Nawamin), number 8. While distributing introduction leaflets at the morning market, many citizens showed support for the Democrat team, saying, “I remember both number 8 and number 27; this time I will vote, I didn’t last time,” bringing smiles to the team who expressed thanks.Tags: ["Bangkok Campaign","Voter Support","Democrat Party"]
Mr. Ong-art revealed that Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, Democrat Party leader, assigned him to assist the party’s Bangkok MP candidates in campaigning. This district is important because its residents previously supported the party’s candidates. Over the past 60 days, public response in Bangkok has significantly improved, with many voters openly stating they did not vote last time but will support the Democrat Party this time. This is a positive sign of the public’s renewed support. Since Mr. Abhisit became party leader and emphasized honest politics, public backing has increased, reflecting hope that the party can work to restore and solve problems for the people and country. Various polls show the party’s popularity rising from 1-2% to 9-10%, and future polls are expected to continue this upward trend. He invited the remaining 30% of undecided young voters to give the Democrat Party another chance.Tags: ["Political Strategy","Public Opinion","Election Polls","Youth Voters"]
Besides Mr. Abhisit’s influence, the candidate’s surname in this district is that of Mr. Jurin Laksanavisit, former party leader. Mr. Ong-art said the candidate is a politician’s relative and has worked in law with the party continuously. Beyond his surname, the candidate has political experience and legal knowledge to assist the public.Tags: ["Candidate Profile","Political Family","Legal Expertise"]
Mr. Panupong said that Lat Phrao has many elderly residents, aligning with the party’s elderly policies. He proposed practical livelihood policies that combine care for the elderly with support for other community groups. He is determined to be a voice for the people and, as a lawyer, ready to work immediately in parliament if elected. His campaign strategy involves door-to-door canvassing to promote the party’s honest politics and request public support.Tags: ["Candidate Statement","Elderly Policy","Community Support","Campaign Strategy"]