Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party, led by its prime ministerial candidate Yotsanu Wongsawat, campaigned in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, emphasizing multiculturalism and addressing transportation issues.
According to Thai News Agency, on January 7, 2026, Yotsanu Wongsawat, along with party leaders and parliamentary candidates, reached out to the public to understand their concerns.
The campaign began at Bang Yai Market in Nonthaburi Province, where Yotsanan interacted with vendors and residents, discussing their challenges concerning the cost of living and business operations. Prathomkan Oum-ong, a candidate for Nonthaburi Constituency 6, was present to introduce himself to voters. The visit lasted around an hour.
Following this, the team moved to Bangkok's Thung Khru district, visiting Al-Istiqomah Mosque. Here, they engaged with community leaders and residents about traffic issues and potential improvements to expressway access, which impact local residents' daily lives. Kittipol Ruayfupan, a candidate for Bangkok Constituency 25, was also part of the visit.
At the mosque, Yotsanan received two books detailing the mosque's history as a token of appreciation. Before the discussions, he was briefed on the mosque's background. He highlighted multiculturalism as a core value, stressing the need for equality among religions and cultures in Bangkok. He proposed enhancing cultural tourism, improving transportation for tourists, and promoting Muslim history.
Kittipol Ruayfupan discussed the area's multicultural dynamics, where various religious communities coexist. He highlighted the historical significance of the Muslim community in the area and stressed the importance of cultural diversity and mutual respect in urban development.
The Pheu Thai Party reiterated its openness to suggestions from Muslim communities to incorporate them into beneficial policies. Yotsanu Wongsawat noted that public sentiment toward the party is increasingly positive, with consistent engagement and policy communication fostering trust.
Yotsanan stressed the importance of ongoing fieldwork to understand local issues, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations. He highlighted the need for religious equality, facilitating Hajj pilgrimages, preventing divisive communication, and addressing community drug issues.
Transportation policies discussed included a 20-baht flat fare for the electric train system, a unified ticketing law, reducing electricity costs through renewable energy, and economic and tourism development. Many of these initiatives aim to be implemented without government budget impacts by partnering with the private sector.
Addressing politically motivated audio clips, Yotsanan expressed confidence that these do not detract from his work. He emphasized that public judgment will be based on policy outcomes addressing living costs, inequality, and quality of life, rather than political rhetoric.