The Democrat Party took the auspicious date of the 27th to launch its final campaign, "Walk-Run GO 27: Gray is Not the Way." The event included riding bus route 27 to campaign in the Saphan Khwai area, followed by door-to-door visits extending to Victory Monument, with a focus on promoting the Clean Air Act.
At 07:27 on 27 January 2026 at Suan Rot Fai Park, Chatuchak District, Bangkok, the Democrat Party, led by party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, along with candidates Korn Chatikavanij and Kadee Liaoipiroj, and party leaders including advisor Ong-art Klaimapayoon and all 33 Bangkok MP candidates, donned blue shirts and socks bearing the number 27 to hold the "Go 27! Unstoppable Energy - Gray is Not the Way" event. The date coincided with the party's list number 27 in proportional representation. Participants walked and ran a distance corresponding to the number 27. After the activity, Abhisit greeted locals at the Suan Rot Fai market, where some vendors gave him bananas, wishing him ease in his endeavors.
Abhisit said the Democrat Party marked the 27th as a symbolic date linked to their list number 27 to demonstrate readiness for the upcoming election. They fully committed to reaching the finish line through walking, running, and public transit activities to introduce two policies for Bangkok residents: first, the Clean Air Act to accompany two other bills—the Circular Economy Act and the Climate Change Act—alongside comprehensive environmental policies, aiming to end the current severe PM 2.5 pollution; second, a fare reduction for electric train travel to 5-30 baht, with details to be announced midday. In the final stretch, the party seeks to reassure Bangkok voters that if elected in large numbers, they will control the government to aggressively combat corruption, eliminate shadow capital influence, ensure transparency, prevent divisive policies, seek common ground on sensitive issues, and avoid unsustainable economic giveaways. They pledge strategic, sustainable national development. This event showcased the readiness of the party's Bangkok candidates and prime ministerial hopefuls.
When asked if the party's positive reception in Bangkok and other provinces could be quantified, Abhisit said there was no need to calculate numbers; their focus was on building public confidence. Visiting the south the previous day, many expressed concern that despite good momentum, the party might not overcome vote-buying. However, people firmly stated that change was due, with southern voters determined to oust vote-buyers. He urged the public to see 8 February not just as an election day but as a crucial opportunity in years to restore honest governance, build a sustainable economy independent of occasional government handouts, and break free from past political conflicts.
When pressed about whether the Democrat Party had discussed taking control of the government, Abhisit replied no formal talks had occurred. At past debates, leading parties often attacked and teased each other, implying possible alliances. The Democrat Party, however, speaks of collaboration based on principles, national direction, and economic policies. He asked voters to give them a chance, promising to take control.
Subsequently, Abhisit and his team boarded bus number 27 to Big C Saphan Khwai to campaign among morning shoppers, attracting attention from passersby who greeted them, took photos, and cheered them on. They then walked door-to-door and visited shops along both sides of the road from Saphan Khwai intersection to Victory Monument, joining Bangkok MP candidates in a mass transit event. They introduced a new application for zoned fare reductions of 5-30 baht at BTS Victory Monument station while continuing to campaign with commuters there.
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Democrat Party spokesman Pongsakorn Kwanmuang commented on the poll results from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), known as the "NIDA Poll," which surveyed "Election 69 in Nakhon Si Thammarat" between 19–21 January 2026. Nakhon Si Thammarat is one of the most crucial strongholds in the south. The poll clearly indicated:
First place (51.45%) supports Abhisit Vejjajiva to serve as prime minister.
First place (51.08%) tends to vote for Democrat Party candidates in single-member constituencies.
The Democrat Party spokesman said that surpassing the halfway mark demonstrates a significant electoral advantage and reflects the confidence of Nakhon Si Thammarat residents in Abhisit's leadership and the party's ideology once again.
Pongsakorn explained that the Democrat Party's resurgence results from a blend of "credible experience" and an "image of integrity," combined with campaigning on tangible policies explained locally. This has led voters to see the Democrat Party as a "safe choice" and "the answer" to the country's current crisis.
