Anutin, accompanied by Silasak, Suphajee, and Akniti, campaigned at Or Tor Kor Market. Vendors expressed anticipation for the Khon La Khrueng Plus program. He emphasized that the party has many other economic policies and is unfazed by Pheu Thai’s 70:30 policy, urging voters to review whether Pheu Thai has fulfilled past promises.
At 09:45 on 11 Jan 2026 GMT+7 Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, serving as party leader and prime ministerial candidate, was joined by Silasak Puangketkaew, Minister of Foreign Affairs and prime ministerial candidate; Akniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce and head of Bhumjaithai’s economic team; along with two Bangkok leaders—Supamas Isarapakdee, party leader, and Aknat Phromphan, party-list MP candidate—as well as Sabida Thaiset, Minister of Culture and party-list MP candidate, and Warawut Silpa-archa, party-list MP candidate. They campaigned to support Bhumjaithai candidates for Bangkok MPs at Or Tor Kor Market in Chatuchak district, Bangkok.
The campaign atmosphere attracted considerable attention from vendors and shoppers at Or Tor Kor Market. While assisting MP candidates, many people approached for selfies. One person asked to take a photo with the Prime Minister, saying they felt goosebumps and cheering “Number 37.” Anutin smiled and immediately responded, “Hearing that makes me feel fulfilled.” Anutin greeted vendors and stopped at a shop to try ginkgo nut sweets, saying he eats them every morning to improve memory. A vendor wished for him to become Prime Minister.
Throughout the market walk, vendors and the public greeted and took photos with Anutin, Silasak, Akniti, and Suphajee. Warawut often acted as photographer. Many urged for the Khon La Khrueng Plus program to return, saying they await the 2,000 baht support because sales improved greatly during the program. Anutin told them to wait until 8 Feb.
Anutin then asked residents if they knew Bhumjaithai’s party number. When they answered correctly, he laughed with approval and said, “Very good.” A vendor praised Suphajee’s competence and said she supports Bhumjaithai because of her skill. A group of supporters gathered, shouting “Bhumjaithai Plus Plus.”
Anutin and Akniti stopped to taste lemonade and bought some from a vendor who initially refused payment. Anutin insisted, saying they must be straightforward. Akniti told the vendor that Bhumjaithai will launch the Community Plus program, encouraging locals to sell quality community products to stimulate the economy and income distribution. Anutin and team also tasted fragrant lemon juice, commenting it was delicious and not too sweet. Reporters noted that after this campaign stop, Anutin and his team had lunch at Or Tor Kor Market.
At 11:15, after campaigning at Or Tor Kor Market, Anutin said, “I clearly feel that the public trusts and appreciates what Bhumjaithai has achieved in the short time we’ve governed. Please don’t think Bhumjaithai only has the Khon La Khrueng Plus program. Certainly, it is beneficial and well received in markets and shops, and people want it again. It is already a party policy; if the parliament hadn’t been dissolved earlier, phase two would be underway. I believe it’s a good program and the public will give us a chance to implement Khon La Khrueng Plus phase two. But Bhumjaithai also has other economic policies, including Community Plus, upgrading SME entrepreneurs, supporting the elderly, and creating income opportunities for all ages.”
When asked if he worried that Pheu Thai’s policy of the government paying 70% and people paying 30% would overshadow Bhumjaithai’s policy, Anutin replied, “Khon La Khrueng is 50:50, but Bhumjaithai Plus offers more, which is definitely achievable. Anything beyond that, you have to look at the past to see if promises were kept. Bhumjaithai only promises what it can deliver, which builds trust among the people. We must also consider fiscal discipline.”
Asked how Bhumjaithai will gain Bangkokers’ confidence since it has never had MPs in the capital, Anutin said, “Today, Bhumjaithai has strengthened its personnel. We bring in knowledgeable and capable people to work in their fields with full authority to make decisions.”
When pressed whether he is confident that these candidates will win Bangkok’s vote, Anutin answered, “We have the duty to present ourselves, but I won’t claim certainty about outcomes. It’s up to the people’s decision. This approach has always been Bhumjaithai’s way—respecting voters. This respect has helped the party grow and increase its number of MPs in every election. We focus on presenting what we will do for the people rather than claiming confidence or boasting about seats. Everything depends on the voters’ choices.”
Regarding polls showing a dip in Bhumjaithai’s support in the early election campaign, Anutin said, “I prefer to think like a winner. If the number drops from 15 to 13 or 0.6 to 13, I choose to think the latter. Even that is a blessing.” Asked about hearing people say the party’s number and replying that it makes him feel fulfilled, Anutin explained, “This is a new phenomenon for Bhumjaithai. It didn’t happen before but does now. I believe what the party has presented and our achievements during governance have earned public trust and appreciation. I am deeply grateful and we will do our best.”
