Political figures of prominence in Chumphon affiliate with Bhumjaithai party
In a significant move, a group of around 50 politicians from the Chumphon Force, led by veteran politician Chumpol Julasai, formally joined the Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday. The delegation, which included the Chumphon Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) president Nopporn Usit and other PAO members, all wearing jackets labeled "Chumphon Force", made the decision to switch parties due to differences over the prime ministerial vote.
Prior to the meeting with Bhumjaithai leaders, the group's leaders and MPs had a lunch meeting with Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul. The meeting, held at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, was a crucial step in the transition process.
Upon joining, the Chumphon Force was warmly welcomed by senior Bhumjaithai figures, including core member Phipat Ratchakitprakarn, executive Worasit Liangprasit, and Supachai Jaisamut, head of the party's legal team. Ekkanat Promphan, the former UTNP secretary-general, did not attend the party office visit as he remains an MP with the UTNP, but is expected to eventually join Bhumjaithai and contest the next election under its banner.
Two Chumphon MPs from the United Thai Nation Party (UTNP), Supol Julasai and Wichai Sudsawat, accompanied the group but did not apply for membership due to party law restrictions. However, Chumpol Julasai, the leader of the Chumphon Force, confirmed that 50 non-MP members had already joined Bhumjaithai, while the two Chumphon MPs offered moral support and would officially switch later when legally allowed.
The decision to join Bhumjaithai was based on the belief that the party had the capability to lead the country through crises. Supachai Jaisamut, head of the Bhumjaithai Party's legal team, stated that while Bhumjaithai had never won House seats in Chumphon, the party is confident that with Chumpol's support, it could secure a breakthrough in the southern province in the upcoming election.
Chumpol Julasai, who was a member of the Democrat Party before joining the Chumphon Force, led the group to the Bhumjaithai Party. This move marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Chumphon and could potentially impact the results of the upcoming elections.
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