Anucha teamed up with Abhisit to campaign for Bangkok governor in the Talat Trok Mo market area, promoting orderly street food and cracking down on foreign workers competing for jobs. They plan to revive EV boat routes to tackle traffic congestion and reduce PM 2.5 pollution, aiming to secure 20% of swing voters.
On 30 May 2026, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, candidate for Bangkok governor from the Democrat Party, number 5, along with Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, Democrat Party leader, party executives such as Mr. Korn Chatikavanij and Mr. Sakolthee Phattiyakul, deputy party leaders, Dr. Kandi Liewpairat, deputy leader, Mr. Ong-art Klampaiboon, party leader's advisor, and the Democrat candidate for Phra Nakhon district councilor, visited the Talat Trok Mo market in Phra Nakhon district to campaign. The atmosphere was lively, with morning shoppers warmly welcoming and greeting the group before they boarded an electric boat at Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem pier (Hualamphong boat drop-off) to continue campaigning at Tha Phra Nakhon pier.
Mr. Anucha said that Talat Trok Mo is an old market with many delicious food shops, a common characteristic throughout Bangkok. He believes that the city must promote to tourists that street food and orderliness can coexist. This does not mean that vendors must only be on roadsides or sidewalks. If elected governor, he will organize vendors to prevent them from causing inconvenience to pedestrians on sidewalks.
"An important issue that must be seriously addressed is the problem of foreign vendors taking jobs from Thai people," Mr. Anucha emphasized. He added that Bangkok will use QR code technology to monitor designated concession areas, allowing immediate scanning to verify authorized vendors to prevent illegal subletting of stalls. Additionally, the city will work closely with the Royal Thai Police to strictly enforce laws and crack down on illegal foreign labor issues.
Mr. Anucha also spoke about promoting community-level tourism, noting that Bangkok has many religious and sacred sites popular with spiritual tourists, such as the Tiger God Shrine. In the future, he plans to develop a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) application to compile and display interesting tourist spots for both Thai and international visitors. This app will be promoted as a platform that residents will recognize and regularly use in daily life.
Regarding transportation policies, Mr. Anucha emphasized connecting public transport systems — "wheels, rails, and boats" — to make travel more convenient for Bangkok residents. He aims to promote electric boat (EV) services by the BMA along major canals including Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, Khlong Phasi Charoen, Khlong Lat Phrao, and Khlong Saen Saep.
"Particularly on Khlong Saen Saep, from Wat Sri Bunruang into the inner city area, where private operators have run diesel-powered boats for over 30 years, which are environmentally unfriendly and contribute to PM 2.5 pollution. Bangkok will expand EV boat services on this canal, even if initially it may not be economically profitable. Providing public service is something the city cannot neglect in caring for its residents. Furthermore, several routes discontinued during Governor Chadchart’s term will be reinstated. However, if other transport systems like railways or better-connected feeders become available in the future, we will consider switching to those more suitable options."
Regarding the Democrat Party’s standing in the Bangkok governor election polls, Mr. Abhisit said the party is ready to present distinctive policies, including managing vacant land for productive use and addressing land tax evasion, as well as emphasizing a strong anti-corruption stance. These aims are to regain the party’s traditional voter base and to attract about 20% of undecided eligible voters back to support the Democrat Party.