Akkharadet, a Member of Parliament for Ratchaburi from the Bhumjaithai Party, supports Anutin's use of the Plus policy to directly assist farmers, increase their income, generate money circulation in the market, and stimulate the country's GDP.
On 23 April 2026, Mr. Akkharadet Wongpitakroj, MP for Ratchaburi from the Bhumjaithai Party, spoke in support of a motion to establish a special committee to study the issue of falling agricultural product prices on 22 April. He offered thoughts to the government led by Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, expressing support for the Prime Minister and Cabinet's recognition of the importance of helping farmers. He especially endorsed targeted policies, backing the Bhumjaithai government's flagship Plus policy, which assists farmers across all occupations, including farming, fishing, and livestock. He noted that previous governments provided aid broadly, benefiting all citizens regardless of wealth. However, helping wealthy people who are not in distress results in money being saved rather than circulated. In contrast, supporting struggling farmers leads to spending that creates economic circulation, improving the overall economy and expanding the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He urged the government, which already has good policies, to continue helping farmers.
Mr. Akkharadet also spoke about the government's approach under the leadership of Anutin Charnvirakul, which focuses on targeted assistance for specific groups such as workers, farmers, and the tourism sector. He believes that policies should continue in a focused manner, especially in supporting farmers both in production costs and income insurance.
"If we want the economy to improve and people to have enough to live on, the key is the grassroots farmers—they must have money first. No government can improve the economy if farmers are poor. For the economy to improve, farmers must have money. If any government can put money into farmers' hands, the economy will improve and the GDP will definitely grow."
Mr. Akkharadet also suggested that this issue is urgent and the government might consider implementing solutions immediately without establishing an additional committee to ensure the problem is resolved quickly and concretely.