Ayutthaya: Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party and prime ministerial candidate, visited the ancient city of Ayutthaya, specifically the Chao Phrom Market, to solicit votes for his party's candidates. He emphasized the importance of developing the area and promoting cultural and historical tourism.
According to Thai News Agency, Abhisit, accompanied by key party figures including Korn Chatikavanij, Kardee Leowpairoj, Satit Wongnongteuy, Mekhin Eiamsa-ard, Chaiwut Bannawat, and Alongkorn Ponbutr, campaigned in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. They aimed to support their candidates running across all five constituencies.
Upon his arrival, the atmosphere was lively with Abhisit engaging with vendors and sampling pineapples. Members of the public welcomed him with garlands of marigolds and roses. A memorable moment occurred when a 16-year-old student brought a photo from his childhood for Abhisit to sign. Abhisit recalled the moment with humor and later paid respects at the Brahma shrine in front of the market.
Fans brought copies of Abhisit's book "Looking at Mark" for autographs, expressing long-standing admiration. Many requested selfies, praised his appearance, and expressed excitement at meeting him. Some even apologized for past criticisms, to which Abhisit responded with laughter and forgiveness.
As Abhisit walked through the market, he greeted the crowd and expressed gratitude for their warm reception. He highlighted the Democrat Party's commitment to building honest communities and prioritizing the people's economy. A heartfelt moment occurred when a supporter expressed deep affection for Abhisit, leaving him momentarily speechless.
Abhisit outlined his vision for developing Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, leveraging its tourism potential in religion, culture, and history. He advocated for empowering local authorities to comprehensively address challenges and emphasized the need for centralized support in infrastructure development, including transportation improvements and data sharing for tourism planning.
After his market visit, Abhisit addressed a large crowd from a parade float, delivering a short speech to conclude his campaign visit.