BANGKOK, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's major political parties held final campaign rallies on Friday in last efforts to attract voters ahead of the general election.
The Thai capital Bangkok was packed with large crowds of orange, blue and red on Friday as major parties eyeing a weekend election victory made their final pitch to supporters and undecided voters.
Bhumjaithai Party, Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party and the Democrat Party held large-scale campaign rallies across Bangkok, with party leaders and prime ministerial candidates reiterating their respective pledges before voters go to polling stations on Sunday.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, said in his 40-minute speech that he has served as an interim caretaker premier for the past four months and was now ready to lead the government for a full four-year term.
The Pheu Thai party used the final rally to highlight flagship policies, including housing programs, poverty-reduction measures and economic stimulus initiatives.
Led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the People's Party held its final large rally at a youth center, with the campaign slogan "Change," gathering numerous supporters to the stage.
After cycling through three prime ministers in less than three years, Thai voters are going to the polling stations on Feb. 8. ■