Pheu Thai PM candidate urges public to 'drive change' as he casts ballot in Lak Si
Pheu Thai’s Yodchanan Wongsawat joins voters in Lak Si, calling for a high turnout to secure national reform as Thailand votes in the 2026 election
- Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate, Yodchanan Wongsawat, cast his ballot in the Lak Si district.
- He urged the public to turn out in high numbers, encouraging citizens to use their power to "drive change" and shape the country's future.
- The candidate highlighted the particular significance of the election, which was being held concurrently with a national referendum.
Pheu Thai’s Yodchanan Wongsawat joins voters in Lak Si, calling for a high turnout to secure national reform as Thailand votes in the 2026 election.
Yodchanan Wongsawat, the Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate, has called on the Thai electorate to turn out in record numbers to shape the nation’s future.
Accompanied by his wife, Nantakarn Silpseveekul, Yodchanan arrived at the polls this morning to cast his ballots for both the general election and the national referendum.
The candidate arrived at Polling Station 54, situated near the Beverly Hills housing estate in Thung Song Hong, shortly after 09:00.
After a brief ten-minute process to cast his three separate ballots, Yodchanan spoke to a crowd of gathered media, highlighting the significance of the day’s dual voting process.
"This election is particularly vital because of the concurrent referendum," Yodchanan stated. "I want to invite every Thai citizen to come out and show their power to create change. Every single voice is a building block for the future of our country."
Refuting any suggestion of following "auspicious timings"—a common practice in Thai politics—the candidate noted that he simply intended to fulfil his duty as a private citizen before joining his party colleagues at Pheu Thai headquarters this evening to monitor the official count.
Despite a heavy military presence at the site, the voting process remained orderly.
Amarin Jarutamra, director of the Lak Si District Office, confirmed that the site had been strategically split to avoid congestion.
Unit 53 was designated specifically for over 1,000 military personnel, while Unit 54 served 631 local civilians.
Amarin assured the public that the military queues did not interfere with the general electorate.
"The separation of units was clearly signposted, and procedures were communicated well in advance," he said, adding that the district may consider further expanding dedicated military stations in future cycles to further streamline the experience.
