Thairath News Agency (Thairath) Launching the first debate stage of the 2026 election battle 2026 Election Kicking off the first debate on 23 Dec 2025, gathering prime minister candidates and party leaders to challenge each other’s policies and visions for solving Thailand’s issues. The debate will be hosted by Pongsakorn Satyaprasert. Check the list of 8 politicians from 8 parties participating in the "Thairath 2026 Election Debate" stage. Thairath 2026 Election Debate Here are the times and viewing platforms for the live broadcast.
1. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut Leader of the People's Party and prime minister candidate
2. Yossanan Wongsawat Prime minister candidate from the Pheu Thai Party
3. Abhisit Vejjajiva Leader of the Democrat Party and prime minister candidate
4. General Rangsi Kitiyanantap Leader of the Economic Party and prime minister candidate
5. Peeraphan Salirathvipak Leader of the United Thai Nation Party and prime minister candidate
6. Theerachai Phuwanatnaranuban Prime minister candidate from the Palang Pracharath Party
7. Suchatvee Suwansawat Leader of the Thai Khao Mai Party and prime minister candidate
8. Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan Leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party and prime minister candidate
The first debate of the 2026 election battle on the Thairath debate stage is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 December 2025 GMT+7 Viewers can tune in starting at 17:30 onwards. The live broadcast will be available through these channels:
This "Thairath Debate" for the 2026 election is a crucial opportunity for the public to closely observe the perspectives, policies, and visions of prime minister candidates from diverse political parties before making their decision on election day, 8 February 2026 GMT+7. Those who do not want to miss this important contest of ideas and substantive content can follow the live broadcast on the scheduled date and time through all Thairath platforms.