Anutin and Sihasak led the Bhumjaithai Party's campaign at Khlong Lat Mayom Market, where residents crowded around to shake hands and take photos. A vendor mentioned owing 2,000 baht, and Anutin promised to fulfill the commitment. Meanwhile, Pek Seranee attracted attention comparable to his father's, with people flocking to take photos.
18 Jan 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and prime ministerial candidate, , Mr. Sihasak Puangketkaew, Bhumjaithai Party's prime ministerial candidate, Ms. Supamas Isarapakdi, a Bhumjaithai Party leader, Mr. Eknat Promphan, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, and Mr. Patthana Promphat, party-list MP candidates of Bhumjaithai, joined the campaign at Khlong Lat Mayom floating market to support Mr. Thanapon Chuenpanichyakul, a candidate for Bangkok MP.
Today, Mr. Anutin wore a short-sleeved blue shirt with a blue vest as he entered the area. Upon arrival, he was immediately surrounded by people asking for photos and shouting to shake his hand. They approached and firmly grasped his hand. Mr. Anutin then raised his hand to pat a person's head and said, “Let me pat your head a bit.” Later, Mr. Anutin stopped at a lime vendor. The vendor reached out to shake his hand. Mr. Anutin picked up a lime and asked if it was juicy, then wished for quick sales and made the 'Plus' gesture, the Bhumjaithai Party's campaign symbol.
At one point, Mr. Anutin bought fresh coconut, but the vendor offered it for free. He declined and insisted on paying. He also took on the role of a knowledgeable enthusiast when he noticed a vendor wearing a Luang Pu Thuat amulet from 1966 and asked to see it. Along the way at Khlong Lat Mayom Market, people chanted “Bhumjaithai 37.” At times, Mr. Anutin met with waiting citizens, making the 'Plus' sign. People expressed their liking for the 'Half-Half' co-payment scheme and reminded him not to forget the elderly, prompting Mr. Anutin to point to himself and say, “I am old too.” The locals quickly responded in unison, “Not old yet.”
Then Mr. Eknat approached the crowd and said, “They like 'Half-Half' but won’t vote for it.” The people replied, “Full marks, one hundred percent.” They chanted together “Bhumjaithai 37” while making the 'Plus' sign, which Mr. Anutin reciprocated. He introduced Mr. Sihasak and Mr. Patthana to the crowd. At a fried pork stall, the vendor called out “Prime Minister” and fed Mr. Anutin some fried pork, saying, “Prime Minister, you owe 2,000 baht. You said you'd pay, so please do.”
Meanwhile, during today’s campaign, Mr. Seranee Charnvirakul, or Pek, Anutin’s son, came to support his father. While waiting, locals asked to take photos with him and offered fruit, saying, “Dad isn’t here yet, so take a photo with the son first,” adding that Pek’s daughter is still single.
