Chaiyachana Dechadecho is assisting Mae Toi and Kanokporn in the final campaign phase, confident the Democrat Party will sweep the most parliamentary seats in the South after Phiphat dismissed the "Old Man's Treasure" rhetoric. He believes 95% of voters have already decided today.
On 4 February 2026 in Ron Phibun District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Mr. Chaiyachana Dechadecho, Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party overseeing the southern region, campaigned to support Ms. Kanokporn Dechadecho, candidate number 5 for Nakhon Si Thammarat constituency 4. Ms. Kanokporn expressed confidence in retaining her seat, having worked closely with the community for a long time, especially on women's issues, and as a former provincial administrative organization chief.
Mr. Chaiyachana also commented on the assessment of southern parliamentary seats in the final stretch, acknowledging that the return of Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva as party leader has increased the Democrat Party's popularity in the South. In the last two elections, seats were lost to others, and it is clear the South has not seen significant development. Having campaigned with the party leader across all provinces, they have received strong trust and positive responses from the people. He believes this election will clearly prove whether politics will be honest and transparent or corrupt and merely campaign-focused. Campaign speeches in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Phatthalung, and Trang have been well received. With about four days left until election day, as Deputy Party Leader overseeing the South, he believes the region will regain many seats, expecting to win more than 25 parliamentary seats in this election.
Regarding the competition in the South among the Blue, Light Blue, and Orange parties and what policies might sway voters back, Mr. Chaiyachana said he believes 95% of voters have already decided, leaving only 5% undecided. He feels the public's decision has been clear since last week. Despite heavy spending in the South during the final days, he believes it will not change voters' minds. He urges all voters in the South and nationwide to give the Democrat Party a chance to lead the government and Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva a chance to be prime minister. He acknowledged that while some say the party has governed for 30 years, the Democrat Party actually held government power for just over four years in that period. He believes people in the South know well what the Democrat Party has done for their region. He expects 8 February to be the best answer to what the public thinks.
On the "Old Man's Treasure" rhetoric and how to make people feel that the Democrat Party truly is their treasure, Mr. Chaiyachana said this phrase did not originate from politicians but from the people. He believes this sentiment has now faded and that people genuinely feel this way. He is confident that the perception of the Democrat Party as the party of Southerners or their treasure is clear, as evidenced by attendance at campaign speeches and the strong response from locals.
Regarding Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, stating that the number of Democrat MPs will decrease, Mr. Chaiyachana responded that Mr. Phiphat should be asked since he made the claim. He admitted that the number of Democrat MPs has decreased but said the Democrat Party has always outperformed Bhumjaithai in every election. This time is clear. Listening to Mr. Phiphat say they expect 30 seats, he said both he and Mr. Phiphat have equal voices, but ultimately the decision is up to the more than 7 million eligible voters. Therefore, talking about which party will gain more is best left until 8 February, which will provide the best answer. If the Democrat Party sweeps the South, everyone must accept the results like sports players accept game outcomes without excuses. Having been in politics for over ten years, he accepts the results and knows what challenges they face. He trusts the people's faith in them and believes the hands of the people hold direct democratic power. Voters must carefully consider who to entrust with governing the country. He is confident the Democrat Party will gain more seats than before and the most in the South.