Rakchat Party campaigns in Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, urging citizens to defend the 2017 anti-corruption constitution and suggesting that funds intended for drafting a new constitution would be better spent supporting the people's livelihoods instead.
At 7:00 a.m. on 13 Jan 2026 GMT+7, in Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, Rakchat Party (RCh) leader and top prime ministerial candidate, Chaiwut Thanakonmanusorn, together with second prime ministerial candidate Jes Thonawanit and the party team, including party-list MP candidates such as economic policy team member Ekpita Iamkong-ek, party director Chanin Pintong, party spokesperson Chaiporn Jirawinichnan, deputy leaders Natthakorn Taweeraksa, Rawee Laophunrangsi, Thadet Pojanapraphan, party treasurer Ratphoom Wallikul, secretary-general Thitipan Kayanon, and deputy secretary-general Naphat Nawakreusunthorn, conducted campaigning.
They campaigned alongside parliamentary candidates Pariwat Sriasawin for Nakhon Ratchasima constituency 2 and Bundat Ritthibut for constituency 12 at the Pak Thong Chai municipal market, meeting with local residents and vendors. They presented the party’s political stance and policies focused on supporting ordinary citizens. The atmosphere was lively, with many fans of Jes expressing strong support and following him closely. Citizens raised concerns about social security quality relative to contributions, widespread drug problems, and usurious interest rates.
Jes commented on the recent Tambon Administrative Organization (TAO) election in Tha Chamwong, Ratphum district, Songkhla province, where a large number of voters unanimously chose 'Vote No' over all candidates. He described this as a success of the 2017 constitution, praising the power of citizens' votes and reaffirming Rakchat Party’s commitment to uphold the anti-corruption constitution drafted during General Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure. He opposed drafting a new constitution and urged the public to collectively protect the 2017 constitution.
Jes highlighted three key points to present to the public:
1. The power of “Vote No” in the 2017 constitution: This constitution is the first truly anti-corruption charter and uniquely recognizes the importance of the “Vote No” option, unprecedented in Thailand’s 19 previous constitutions. If “Vote No” outnumbers all candidates in a constituency, all candidates are disqualified, and the party must nominate new candidates. This mechanism restores power to the people, preventing them from being forced to choose unsuitable candidates.
2. Opposition to wasting tens of billions of baht: The party questions the necessity of drafting an entirely new constitution, which would require multiple costly referendums estimated at 3 to 5 billion baht each, totaling tens of billions. The party believes these funds should instead address citizens’ economic hardships, as the country’s problems stem not from the constitution but from corrupt politicians trying to alter rules to dismantle oversight mechanisms.
3. Rakchat Party’s stance against creating conflict.
Rakchat Party invites the people of Pak Thong Chai to demonstrate their power by voting number 35 at the polls to protect the anti-corruption constitution and halt the wasteful constitutional redrafting process.