Thai Political Parties Hold Final Rallies Ahead of Crucial General Election

Thailand's major political parties held their final election campaign rallies on Friday in a last-ditch effort to woo voters ahead of the general election. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, was filled with crowds wearing orange, blue, and red on Friday. Major parties, eyeing a weekend victory, made their final appeals to supporters and undecided voters. The Bhumjaithai Party, Pheu Thai Party, Move Forward Party, and Democrat Party organized large election rallies across Bangkok. There, party leaders and prime ministerial candidates reiterated their pledges before heading to the polling stations on Sunday. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, stated in his 40-minute speech that he has served as the interim caretaker prime minister for the past four months and is now ready to lead the government for a full four-year term. The Pheu Thai Party used its final rally to highlight key policies, including housing programs, poverty alleviation measures, and economic stimulus initiatives. Led by Nattaphong Ruengpanich, the Move Forward Party held its last major rally at a youth center. Thai voters are heading to the polls on February 8, following changes in three prime ministers in less than three years. News agency Nepal prepared this news material with the support of Xinhua.