Mongkolkit clarified to the Election Commission, affirming that his 'space policy and multiple spouses' proposal is not delusional but aims to advance the country. He criticized other political parties for making promises they could not keep and urged retroactive investigations. He also condemned the Prime Minister's behavior, specifically his use of the expletive 'spit,' as inappropriate.
At 09:00 on 20 April 2026 at the Election Commission office, Mongkolkit Suksintharanon appeared to explain after complaints alleged his policies, especially on space, were unrealistic. He said the U.S. is already conducting space missions beyond the solar system and aims to send humans to the moon. Other countries like France, India, and Iran also compete in this field. Thus, his party included this in its platform to prevent Thailand from falling behind. He described this as a forward-looking policy. Regarding the multiple spouses policy, he will clarify further when summoned but had already consulted parliamentary legal advisors. He plans to submit a list of 20 names and propose legislation. While Thailand already has laws on spouses, human behavior has not changed, with issues like mistresses persisting. Laws have evolved, allowing same-sex marriage, which he sees as progress. He noted that Islam permits men to marry up to four women with spousal consent, so he proposes women should be allowed to have up to four husbands, seeing this as legal, social, and cultural reform for progress.
Revisiting whether "getting rich too fast" is truly feasible.
Mongkolkit said that many countries have similar situations; for example, Bhutan allows multiple husbands, and Switzerland, with fewer men, has women campaigning for laws to import men. His policy initiates social change, hence 'forward-looking' means advancing in every aspect. He will explain to the Election Commission that other parties do not consider or propose such policies because they lack this perspective. Thailand ranks 40th globally in space, which is quite far behind. His policy is not impossible or unrealistic. If it were, parties like Bhumjaithai should also explain their slogans promising quick wealth, which have proven untrue. Regarding the Thai Mai Tao party, he questioned if they could combat corruption, concluding they could not despite having been in government and proven ineffective.
Challenging to prove the feasibility in practice.
Therefore, if charges of exaggerating campaign promises are to be pressed against him, he must first become the government to prove what can be achieved. The Election Commission should investigate all parties that promised but failed since 2019 and 2023. If they do not act, they should also allow his policies. If they proceed against him, they must also investigate others who have made similar promises.
Concern over senators proposing VAT increase.
Mongkolkit further said that tomorrow the Senate will meet, and a senator from Phetchaburi plans to propose raising VAT from 7% to 10%. He opposes this, saying it burdens the public, similar to rising oil prices affecting everyone. Currently, it is no longer a matter of "getting rich too fast" but "not having enough to even afford food. " Therefore, he urges senators not to approve this. He also noted the government plans to borrow 150 billion baht to subsidize oil prices. He suggested it would be better to build an oil refinery or buy shares of the Sriracha-based Bangchak refinery, which has a high capacity of 40-50 thousand barrels per day. By owning more shares, the government wouldn't rely on Singapore's pricing, lowering domestic oil prices. He proposed this to the government, not just criticized it.
Urging Rachen to take a clear stance.
Mongkolkit also mentioned Rachen Wiangtrakul, leader of the New Alternative Party and his former party leader, urging him to advise Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul not to raise VAT or publicly declare that if the Prime Minister proceeds with the VAT increase, he will withdraw from the coalition government.
He said, "I ask Rachen and other small parties to oppose anything that does not benefit the people, not just follow the government blindly. If they are ordered to stand, sit, or obey, they should speak up. Especially Rachen of the New Alternative Party, who earned enough votes to join the coalition government without buying votes. Therefore, this medium should serve the people, as next term you might win again. I will not support you next time; you must help yourself. The best way to help yourself is to speak for the people's benefit. Anutin did not appoint Rachen as MP; the people elected him, and many voted for me to send Rachen to parliament. So, whether you want to serve one term or continue, that's your choice," Mongkolkit said. Mongkolkit stated.
Predicting multiple protests by late April.
Mongkolkit also commented on government aid increasing benefits for low-income people by 100 baht per cardholder, saying it is insufficient as living costs exceed that amount. For the 'half-half' scheme, people must pay the other half, which many cannot afford. If the government continues with such fixes, he believes various protests will start from late April onward. The government will also face the barcode and QR code election case to be decided by the Constitutional Court after the Election Commission submitted clarifications.
Criticizing the Prime Minister's use of the word 'spit' as inappropriate.
Mongkolkit viewed the Prime Minister's use of the word 'spit' during the opening of the Lang Buerd Water Festival in Chumphon as inappropriate because a national leader should not behave that way. However, if the Prime Minister is over 60, he might be forgetful or careless. If he spat because he disliked the script, he should consider whether that hurt the scriptwriter's feelings and should apologize. Ideally, a leader should not follow a script word-for-word but speak on topics naturally, as Mongkolkit himself does.