Democrat PartyFormer prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) on Wednesday for urging southern voters to support his party in exchange for budget allocations. Mr Chuan warned such campaigning risks political discrimination and breaches constitutional principles of fairness. "During my time as prime minister, policies were based on the bigger picture, not on favouritism toward any one province," Mr Chuan said. "This type of politics had caused discrimination in the past and should not be repeated," Mr Chuan said. Mr Abhisit touted policies, including a progressive rate for old age pensions, which were launched during his tenure as prime minister.

Source: Bangkok Post January 07, 2026 22:11 UTC