Nattapong aims to turn Mukdahan entirely orange, hoping to defend the current district's seat while adding a new one. He emphasized clearly: choosing the old way means maintaining the old system, but choosing the new way will bring a people's government focused on improving citizens' quality of life. Tags: [Mukdahan, election, political campaign, Nattapong, People's Party, governance, quality of life]
On 15 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, the People's Party prime ministerial candidate, visited Mukdahan province to support election campaigning and held a major evening rally under the themeTags: [Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, People's Party, Mukdahan, election campaign, political rally] "A People's Government for All the People of Mukdahan"Tags: [election slogan, People's Government, Mukdahan]
In the afternoon, Nattapong led a campaign motorcade through Mueang Mukdahan district, passing key city areas and the Indo-China border trade market. In the evening, he spoke at a rally supporting party candidates Chaisit Suwanchot for District 1 and Nakorn Charipan for District 2. Speaking partly in the Isan dialect, he said that from the Future Forward Party to the current People's Party, the party has consistently affirmed that improving the country cannot be achieved by a single election but requires a nationwide change in people's thinking.Tags: [campaign motorcade, Mukdahan, People's Party, Future Forward Party, political speech, Isan dialect]
Nattapong said the presence of parents and brothers and sisters listening in this public health park clearly confirms that the People's Party is growing daily, and it is truly prepared to win this election. He recalled past Northeast elections when the party won only limited parliamentary seats amid widespread political and analyst views that the Northeast must becomeTags: [Northeast Thailand, People's Party growth, election history, political analysis] "Orange"Tags: [political color, Orange, Northeast politics]
Nattapong expressed confidence that in this election, Mukdahan province has the potential to turn orange in both districts. This confidence comes from his real on-site visits, walking the Indo-China market, and conversations with many citizens who encouraged and pledged support for the People's Party.Tags: [Mukdahan, election confidence, People's Party support, voter engagement]
He further stated that the 8 Feb election is critically important as the first under the current constitution formed after the coup. This election will not include senators voting for prime minister. If the people elect the People's Party candidates in both constituencies and party lists, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut will certainly become prime minister. He emphasized the party has quality personnel across various fields, including experts and capable professionals, along with many good policies for the people.Tags: [constitutional election, prime minister selection, People's Party platform, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut]
Nattapong described Mukdahan as a border province with economic trade value exceeding 200 billion baht, yet it has been neglected with insufficient government budget allocation for local development. Meanwhile, neighboring countries have steadily developed infrastructure. Mukdahan has full potential with Mekong riverside attractions, natural landscapes, the Indo-China market, Vietnam Town, and Hin Look Ped stone formations. It is well-rounded in tourism, culture, and economy. The main problems for local people remain water, land, debt, and job opportunities, which require systematic solutions to truly lift citizens out of poverty.Tags: [Mukdahan economy, border trade, infrastructure, tourism, local issues, poverty]
He said solving these problems requires decentralization. The People's Party has policies to support a 50,000-baht budget coupon for farmers, agricultural institutions, and small entrepreneurs to develop agricultural water sources, as well as accelerating land title issuance for the people.Tags: [decentralization, agricultural support, land rights, People's Party policies]
He also addressed poor-quality government procurement caused by political corruption, stating that before discussing tax increases, the government should first plug tax leaks and resolve public sector corruption.Tags: [government procurement, corruption, tax policy, public sector reform]
Nattapong added that past governance has often been about political position bargaining, especially ministerial posts, likened to buying players for transfer, which fails to genuinely solve people's problems. He reiterated that the People's Party adheres to the principle that politics belongs to ordinary people. He introduced the party's professional management team aiming to form a people's government centered on citizens' issues, with experts leading each sector to tangibly improve quality of life.Tags: [political appointments, People's Party principles, professional management, governance reform]
Toward the end, Nattapong said they understand that winning the election alone is not enough; a landslide victory is needed to form a people's government. He urged citizens wanting a better future and real change for Mukdahan to vote actively. He concluded: choosing the old way yields the old government, but choosing the new way will bring a people's government for a progressive and advancing Mukdahan.Tags: [election call, voter mobilization, political change, Mukdahan future]
