Listen to this articleDemocrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva at the Suan Rot Fai park on Tuesday. Democrat PartyThe Democrat Party has stepped up its Bangkok campaign, promoting a common ticket transport policy while signalling confidence in coalition leverage, amid polling that shows strong support in the South. Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva led the rally on Tuesday, joined by senior figures and two other prime ministerial candidates, Korn Chatikavanij and Karndee Leopairote. He warned against vote-buying and populism, calling for a clean election enforced by voters and the Election Commission (EC). In the prime ministerial preference, Mr Abhisit led with 51.45%, well ahead of Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul (16.40%) and People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut (14.34%).

Source: Bangkok Post January 27, 2026 22:05 UTC