Phumtham Warns Against Divisive Politics, Urges Policy Race

Khaosod•Politics•266d ago

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Former Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai urges political parties to avoid divisive 'us vs. them' rhetoric during the final campaign period and instead focus on policy-based competition.

•Phumtham Wechayachai, former Deputy PM and Interior Minister, warned against using divisive campaign tactics.
•He called for parties to compete on policies and vision rather than fostering hatred or fear.
•The appeal was made on January 31, 2026, during the last week of election campaigning.

Overview

•On Jan 31, 2026, Phumtham Wechayachai posted a message on Facebook.
•Phumtham Wechayachai cautioned against resorting to divisive rhetoric, such as labeling people as 'patriotic' or 'unpatriotic'.
•Phumtham Wechayachai stated that political parties should offer clear policies and concrete work plans to the public.
•Phumtham Wechayachai emphasized that politics should focus on hope and constructive policies, not division or hate speech.
•Phumtham Wechayachai warned that divisive politics weakens national unity and hinders long-term progress.
•Phumtham Wechayachai referenced 20 years of political conflict and division, urging a stop to repetitive discord, which he believes benefits specific parties.
•Phumtham Wechayachai called for political competition based on vision, ability, and responsibility to the nation, allowing citizens to choose the future.
•Phumtham Wechayachai believes the country is at a crossroads and needs unity to choose its future.

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Key Quotes

Phumtham Wechayachai

"Politics must build hope, not hate. Let's compete with policies."

การเมืองต้องสร้างความหวัง ไม่ใช่ความเกลียดชัง ชวนแข่งกันด้วยนโยบาย

Phumtham Wechayachai

"Good politics should not be based on inciting fear, hatred, or enmity."

การเมืองที่ดี ไม่ควรตั้งอยู่บนการปลุกอารมณ์ความกลัว ความเกลียดชัง หรือความรู้สึกเป็นศัตรู

Phumtham Wechayachai

"What people should receive from political parties now are clear policies and concrete work plans."

สิ่งที่ประชาชนควรได้รับจากพรรคการเมืองในช่วงเวลานี้ คือ นโยบายที่ชัดเจน แนวทางการทำงานที่เป็นรูปธรรม

Phumtham Wechayachai

"I invite all political parties to return to competing with vision, ability, and responsibility towards the country."

ขอเชิญชวนทุกพรรคการเมืองกลับมาแข่งขันกันด้วยวิสัยทัศน์ความสามารถ และความรับผิดชอบต่อประเทศ

Phumtham Wechayachai

"For 20 years, politics has created conflict and division. We must stop this repetitive discord."

20 ปีมาแล้วที่การเมืองสร้างความขัดแย้ง แบ่งฝักฝ่าย เราต้องหยุดความความแตกแยกที่ซ้ำซาก

Key Entities

Person

Phumtham Wechayachai(ภูมิธรรม เวชยชัย)ℹ️

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Thailand, and a list-candidate for the Pheu Thai Party.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand, for which Phumtham Wechayachai is a list-candidate.