James Anucha, accompanied by Abhisit, went door-to-door to boost votes, countering Chadchart’s boast of exposing 41 corruption cases, and said it is positive that he admitted corruption exists in Bangkok.
On 23 June 2026, James Anucha Burapachaisri, Democrat Party candidate for Bangkok governor, along with Abhisit Vejjajiva, party leader, and top party executives including Korn Chatikavanij, Sakolthee Phattiyakul, deputy party leader, and Ong-art Klampaiboon, party advisor, campaigned in Rat Burana district to garner support for Democrat council candidate number 2, Sai Chotikasupha.
The Democrat leadership began by greeting and knocking on doors in Suk Sawat 26 Alley, a major community artery with dense shops reflecting the grassroots economy. They then paused at Sukwetchwanaram Health Park, a model park initiated by a former Democrat deputy Bangkok governor who donated the land for community green space. Afterwards, the group toured the district by campaign vehicle, visiting neighborhoods from the 400-unit community to Bang Pakok Market.
When asked about Chadchart Sittipunt’s statement at yesterday’s (22 June 2026) debate about having addressed 41 cases of corruption and civil servant misconduct, Anucha said it is good that the former Bangkok administration has begun to admit the reality of corruption occurring in the city.
Anucha emphasized that the Democrat Party upholds transparency as a core policy, aiming to implement a data verification platform to eliminate patronage and unofficial payments that undermine opportunities for street vendors and small traders. Furthermore, the party stresses rigorous internal oversight and confirms that if elected governor, he will openly allow party leaders and members to scrutinize his work.
Regarding various popularity polls, Anucha viewed them as a normal part of politics but said the real outcome depends on election day. He senses positive signals from voters increasingly supporting the Democrat Party due to its steadfast commitment to Bangkok residents for over eight decades. Regardless of holding office, the party has never disappeared, so he urged the public to vote for Democrat candidates for both governor and council.
Meanwhile, Abhisit Vejjajiva, Democrat Party leader, reiterated in the campaign’s final phase that the key is policies addressing persistent issues like traffic, waste, and livelihoods. Electing the governor along with all 50 Democrat council candidates is crucial for unified policy execution and seamless coordination from local to national levels.