Kanchanaburi: Yotsanan Wongsawat, the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate, campaigned in Kanchanaburi, accompanied by Akranan Kankittinan, the candidate for Constituency 1, at the Chukkradon market. Villagers expressed their support, wishing them success in the upcoming elections and pledging their votes for the Pheu Thai party, a sentiment carried from the Thaksin era.
According to Thai News Agency, at 4:40 PM, Mr. Yotsanan and his entourage arrived at Chukkradon Market in Mueang District to support Mr. Akranan Kankittinan, candidate number 5 for Member of Parliament in Kanchanaburi Constituency 1. The campaign trail was marked by enthusiastic interactions with vendors and citizens who gathered to show their support, chanting Mr. Yotsanan's name and the candidate's number.
Market-goers expressed their admiration for Mr. Yotsanan, with some recalling their support dating back to the tenure of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The lively atmosphere was further amplified by Mr. Yotsanan's light-hearted interactions, as he joked about the extent of support pledges, creating a jovial mood. Vendors offered him local delicacies to sample, while young supporters displayed signs promoting their first-time votes for the Pheu Thai Party.
During the visit, followers familiar with Mr. Yotsanan's preferences gifted him a Koala March cookie garland, and he engaged personally with residents, including an elderly woman, urging support for the Pheu Thai party. The campaign then moved to Son Phai market at 5:25 PM to support Mr. Chusak Maentim, candidate for Constituency 2, number 4.
At Son Phai market, Mr. Yotsanan was warmly received with flowers and marigold garlands. Vendors expressed their hopes for his success, with some sharing personal interactions and expressing long-standing support. The candidate's popularity was evident as he engaged with the community, sampling local foods and taking selfies with fans, reinforcing the connection between the Pheu Thai Party and its supporters.