Ruamjai Thai expects 58 House seats

"The party expects to win 10 per cent of proportionate votes which will translate into eight seats," party adviser Suwat Liptapanlop said.

The votes from Nakhon Ratchasima stronghold alone should help the party to secure at least three to four seats, he said.

Party deputy leader Anek Laothamatas said former senator Krai Dabtham would be his party's magnate to attract votes in the North.

"The party will kick off campaigning activities in the North to snatch at least one House seat in Chiang Mai," he said in reference to the stronghold of the rival People Power Party.

He said his party will focus on economic policies and that former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak will actively assist in the campaigning nationwide.

The Nation