Jatuporn Buruspat boasts that the New Opportunity Party's momentum in Bangkok exceeds expectations, confident that city residents want change. The party aims to raise the capital's quality of life, promote a 24-hour city policy to solve traffic problems system-wide, and advocate for universal welfare under the slogan "With Us, No Darkness." — Tags: New Opportunity Party, Bangkok politics, urban policy, welfare
13 Jan 2026 GMT+7 — Tags: date Jatuporn Buruspat, prime ministerial candidate and leader of the New Opportunity Party — Tags: politician, New Opportunity Party , — Tags: [] Praphat Jongsanguan, the party's prime ministerial candidate, — Tags: politician, New Opportunity Party and party executives campaigned for Worawut Leelanapasak, candidate for Member of Parliament (MP) for Bangkok’s 21st constituency, Pravet-Saphan Sung districts. They met local residents and market vendors at the Sports Village community market, listening to their problems and suggestions for area development. Their approach emphasized direct communication, accessibility, and truly reflecting the people's voices. — Tags: campaign, Bangkok, Pravet, Saphan Sung, community engagement
Jatuporn stated that from his visits, — Tags: politician statement, field visit the response to the New Opportunity Party's MP candidates in Bangkok has exceeded expectations. Despite the highly competitive election, the party is undeterred because it believes Bangkok residents want real change and effective city management. — Tags: election, public opinion, Bangkok The party’s strength lies in its management capability to work seamlessly with local government organizations under special arrangements. They are confident their policies can meet urban residents’ needs. — Tags: governance, local government, urban policy
The party’s main policy is to systematically upgrade urban planning, including water drainage, expanding green spaces, and traffic management, to ensure all areas are clean, convenient, and safe under the slogan “With Us, No Darkness.” Alongside this is the “Bangkok 24 Hours” policy, aiming to enhance safety of life and property around the clock. — Tags: urban planning, environment, public safety
Regarding traffic issues, Jatuporn acknowledged Bangkok faces infrastructure imbalances relative to vehicle numbers. The solution requires a holistic approach, proposing converting all government vehicles to 100% electric vehicles (EVs), promoting electric public buses, and encouraging mass transit use by increasing park-and-ride points to reduce vehicles entering the city center. — Tags: traffic, electric vehicles, public transit, infrastructure
On corruption, Jatuporn likened it to a "cancer" undermining every system. The New Opportunity Party seriously addresses this by adopting electronic systems and AI, especially in procurement, to minimize discretionary power that enables corruption. They also push for stricter laws and harsher penalties for offenders. — Tags: corruption, anti-corruption, technology, law enforcement
He emphasized that anti-corruption efforts must be fair to the majority of honest civil servants, as problems stem from a small minority. Sustainable solutions should start by addressing livelihoods. The party promotes universal welfare accessible to all to reduce incentives for illicit gains, alongside fostering anti-corruption awareness among politicians and citizens. — Tags: welfare policy, governance, anti-corruption education
Regarding shadow capital, Jatuporn said his experience at the Ministry of Commerce guides their approach, using corporate entity audits, shareholder screening, and financial flow monitoring. On detecting anomalies, related agencies are immediately notified. The party is committed to seriously dismantling nominee networks using integrated database systems as key tools. — Tags: shadow economy, finance, regulatory enforcement
Anusri Thabsuwan, the New Opportunity Party’s Bangkok campaign leader who also joined the visit, stated the party prioritizes quality of life for all groups, especially people with disabilities who need job opportunities close to home to reduce travel burdens and improve life quality. The party will continuously translate citizens’ feedback into actionable policies to promote equality and ensure no one is left behind in Bangkok’s development. — Tags: disability inclusion, quality of life, social equality, Bangkok development
