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Pro-Democracy Leader Hopes Election Sparks Change After 15 Years

1/4/2026

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Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the pro-democracy People’s Party, says the upcoming election could bring change.
He noted previous elections sidelined his party despite winning the most seats.
This is the first election in 15 years where the public can influence the government directly, without senatorial selection by the prime minister.
The new Senate, which took office in 2024, no longer participates, leaving 500 elected House of Representatives lawmakers to decide.

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Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the pro-democracy People’s Party, says the upcoming election could bring change.
He noted previous elections sidelined his party despite winning the most seats.
This is the first election in 15 years where the public can influence the government directly, without senatorial selection by the prime minister.
The new Senate, which took office in 2024, no longer participates, leaving 500 elected House of Representatives lawmakers to decide.