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Thailand's People’s Party Promises Reform Ahead of Election

1/11/2026

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People's Party Reform

The People’s Party in Thailand aims to establish a government of change with a reformist, anti-corruption focus on recovery.
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the party leader, remains the preferred candidate ahead of the February 8 election.
The party's 12 key agendas include overhauling bureaucracy, infrastructure, and revitalizing semiconductor and agricultural industries.
Veerayooth Kanchoochat warned that without swift action, Thailand risks losing regional leadership and the party faces coalition challenges after the election.

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Natthaphong Leads Poll

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of Thailand’s People’s Party, leads the poll with 24.76% in December 2025.
Incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of the Bhumjaithai Party has 20.84%, up from 12.32%, ahead of the February 8 election seeking to form a stable coalition.
The poll of 2,500 respondents aged 18 and older shows undecided voters at 14.12%, down from 40.6%.
Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has 12.12%.
Yodchanan Wongsawat has 9.64%.

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People's Party Reform

The People’s Party in Thailand aims to establish a government of change with a reformist, anti-corruption focus on recovery.
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the party leader, remains the preferred candidate ahead of the February 8 election.
The party's 12 key agendas include overhauling bureaucracy, infrastructure, and revitalizing semiconductor and agricultural industries.
Veerayooth Kanchoochat warned that without swift action, Thailand risks losing regional leadership and the party faces coalition challenges after the election.

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