Jes urges the Election Commission to clarify the massive ballot discrepancy issue, fearing it could escalate into protests. Meanwhile, Chaiwut points out that the government faces high stakes and must urgently address livelihood issues.
On 10 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Jes Tonawanik, the Rakchat Party's prime ministerial candidate, together with Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, party leader, held a press conference demanding action following the historic ballot discrepancy after the election. They said the Election Commission faces a heavy task managing an election criticized for lack of integrity, especially rumors about an unprecedentedly large ballot discrepancy. If public doubts persist, it could lead to protests and unrest, providing a pretext for restoring order again. They urged the Election Commission to use its authority to announce results and resolve the issue promptly without waiting the full 60 days, so government administration can proceed.
Chaiwut acknowledged it is now clear that the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) achieved a landslide victory, paving the way for Anutin Charnvirakul to return as prime minister. This outcome has been officially recognized by the public. He warned the new government faces higher stakes and must demonstrate clear achievements, especially in border security and the economic livelihood crisis, which were key voter concerns. Failure to deliver as promised could turn the landslide win into a double-edged sword that undermines the party’s credibility in the future.