Bangkok: “Supamas,” the Bhumjaithai Party’s campaign leader for Bangkok, has disclosed that the official announcement of candidates for all 33 parliamentary constituencies in Bangkok will occur within the next one to two days. She reported that 70% of the candidates have already been selected and emphasized the influence the prime ministerial candidate will have on the political atmosphere in Bangkok.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, who serves as the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office and Treasurer and Bangkok leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, spoke about the party’s preparations in selecting candidates for Bangkok’s parliamentary seats. She mentioned discussions with Mr. Ekanat Promphan, noting that there are more candidates than available constituencies in Bangkok. The selected candidates include former MPs, ministers, and young individuals committed to political work, all of whom are well-prepared and possess the necessary qualifications.
Ms. Supamas further detailed that around 70% of the candidates have been finalized, with the expectation of completing the selection within 1-2 days. Further discussions are scheduled for today, and if everything aligns, the candidates may be officially announced tomorrow. She assured that all decisions would be concluded before December 27th.
Regarding the target for Bangkok MP seats, Ms. Supamas noted that the party has not yet determined specific numbers but emphasized the importance of winning as many seats as possible nationwide, as losing is not an option. The exact figures will be reviewed later due to current uncertainties.
When discussing the election strategy, Ms. Supamas stated that it hinges on the party leader and various components of the Bhumjaithai Party, including the three announced prime ministerial candidates and the economic team, among others. These will be gradually introduced to build public confidence and gain acceptance.
Ms. Supamas reiterated that the Bhumjaithai Party’s actions were not motivated by self-interest to avoid deadlock under different conditions. When asked about the identity of the Bhumjaithai Party’s candidate reported in the news, she indicated that clarity should emerge soon, but deferred to senior party leaders for confirmation.
Regarding nationalist sentiment in Bangkok, Ms. Supamas remarked that the party did not focus on whether the events would elicit positive or negative reactions. Their actions were driven by sincerity and a genuine desire to address issues, particularly in provinces where Bhumjaithai Party holds strong influence. The priority was problem-solving, not electoral gain, and to avoid causing hardship to the populace.