Speakers from across the political spectrum expressed broad agreement on the need for constitutional reform, tougher action against corruption and online scam networks, and a peace-oriented approach to resolving the long-running conflict in the deep South. For the deep South, he urged a transition toward negotiations to reduce violence and proposed the establishment of an economic and social development council for the southern border provinces. Romtham Khumnurak, a Bhumjaithai Party party-list candidate, backed constitutional reform excluding Chapters 1 and 2. He highlighted his party's crackdown on scam operations and pledged to balance border security enforcement with dialogue and economic development. Najmuddin Uma of the Klatham Party said the development of the deep South should be made a national priority, calling for decentralisation, amendments to key security laws and greater local representation at the ministerial level.

Source: Bangkok Post January 15, 2026 18:04 UTC