The Pheu Thai party officially launched its “Pheu Thai Can Do It: Make Thailand Great, Vote Pheu Thai” campaign at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters on Thursday (December 25).
The event served as a platform to introduce 500 prospective candidates for both constituency and party-list seats.
Key prime ministerial candidates and party figures shared their vision, including Yodchanan Wongsawat, Party Leader Julapun Amornvivat, and Election Director Suriya Juangroongruangkit.
They were joined by prominent leaders such as Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Head of the Pheu Thai Family, alongside Phumtham Wechayachai and Secretary-General Prasert Jantararuangtong.
A Vision of Hope and Structural Change
Yodchanan opened by reflecting on his journey since running for office in Chiang Mai a decade ago.
He emphasised that while other parties see the next 45 days as a mere election period, for Pheu Thai, it represents “the people’s hope” amidst economic crises, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological disruption.
The candidate outlined a four-pillar strategy:
- Addressing root causes: Reducing expenses and increasing income for the grassroots.
- Enhancing existing economic engines: Boosting the efficiency of current industries.
- Exploring new dimensions: Utilising economic drivers to create fresh opportunities.
- State-led empowerment: Restoring public confidence through the rule of law and tackling persistent issues like narcotics, corruption, and online scammers.
“We are not walking alone,” Yodchanan stated. “With the return of the Thai Rak Thai spirit and the synergy between experienced veterans and new blood, we stand on the shoulders of giants to build a country where every child grows up with equal opportunity.”
Economic Targets and Social Security
Party Leader Julapun asserted that Pheu Thai is the only party offering genuine structural solutions.
He pledged to overcome political instability and the erosion of the rule of law by focusing on three policy pillars: Economy, Security, and Justice.
- Economy: Targeting a GDP growth rate of at least 5%.
- Security: Prioritising military, cyber, and environmental security.
- Agriculture: Guaranteeing a 30% profit margin for farmers, implementing debt moratoriums, and setting price targets (e.g., Jasmine rice at THB15,000/ton, Rubber at THB70/kg).
Addressing the cost of living, the Leader promised that electricity rates would not exceed THB3.70 per unit.
He also detailed a comprehensive “Seal, Stop, Save” narcotics policy and a plan to hold banks and telecom operators accountable for online scams, including the establishment of a victim compensation fund.