Panika Wanich urges natural poll workers to light candles of hope. Rakchanok takes the stage delivering a fiery speech on many issues, expressing anger that grips her heart. She declares this time they must win by a landslide and rallies the masses to vote for the People's Party.
At 17:50 on 25 Jan 2026 GMT+7 Panika Wanich, campaign assistant for the People's Party (PPP), joined a major rally under the event title “Trust The People” held at Samyan Mitrtown. She said that although the People's Party is ranked first in all polls today, political experts do not believe the "orange party" will form a government. Even if it wins first place, it might not become the government. These experts are not inaccurate—they believe that money, state power, and old mechanisms have the power to block change in this country. But we do not believe that. If the people's voices rise together on 1 and 8 February, and if that voice is loud enough, we believe the people can push this country forward. We do not believe in just voting; we will do more than that.
From today onward, natural poll workers will work harder. Mr. Natthaphong Ruangpanwit, the People's Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, will go door to door, acting like a persistent messenger everywhere, because citizens are not only awakened but also taking action. Sitting idle waiting for change will not bring change. Stand up and do it. This is our shared mission, a social contract called the Samyan Pact, so the voices of those who want change become the majority of the country. We will light a candle to illuminate a nation that has been dark for decades, moving forward together toward a future truly owned by the people.
Later at 18:07, Rakchanok Srinok, a People's Party party-list MP candidate, took the stage at the big rally and opened by asking for a show of hands from those who want to establish a people's government. She said many might have forgotten the failure to form a government or the failure to vote for the prime minister, but she has not forgotten that day. On that day, we had only 150 hands in parliament, and some people broke their promises to us. To have a better chance of forming a government this time, we must have overwhelming support from the people first. Without overwhelming support, success is impossible. This frustration has driven us to work hard for two years, not just since the parliament was dissolved. We have all worked hard as a party because we want our achievements to speak to the people.
“Over the past two years, both I and my fellow People's Party MPs have worked hard because we are very angry. Since the True-DTAC merger, Sirikanya Thanathorn spoke out and tried to block it, but we lacked the power to stop it successfully. They continue to exploit us. Every election season, they buy electricity, and this time the cost appears on the electricity bills of people nationwide.”
Rakchanok continued emotionally: “I am angry at the black-mouthed snakehead fish. Some here may not be children of farmers, but we understand their feelings. Everyone knows the root cause but why is no one held accountable? I am angry about the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General building. The report was already waiting from the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, but no one was punished. I am angry across many provinces where projects were built and abandoned using our budget.”
She then spoke about the social security fund: “750 baht is deducted monthly, yet when people claim benefits—unemployed, pregnant, elderly—some wait two months without payment and no one takes responsibility. I am furious that our money was used for calendars, buying the SKYY9 building, and turning it into a cafeteria. Some say we only speak near elections, but we've been speaking for over a year. We spoke until the permanent secretary was dismissed. Now we await a Minister of Labour brave enough to appoint a committee to investigate and bring wrongdoers to justice.”
Rakchanok added, “We have all the evidence. What is missing is a Minister of Labour with the will to prosecute and act for insured persons and salaried workers. If the Minister of Labour is not from the People's Party, no one will dare to prosecute those within the Ministry or social security. Look back at the last 10 Ministers of Labour and their parties. This is why we cannot bring anyone in the social security office to justice without a People's Party Minister of Labour.”
She recalled the time when the Move Forward Party could not form a government, which lost the chance for constructive change in this country—opportunities to improve education, decentralize development, and ensure equal justice. “They stole this opportunity from us, dividing the people and causing internal conflicts. They believe anyone who rises as hope will be crushed, and a government with popular support will never succeed. I believe those here will definitely vote for us without hesitation. But today, our mission is to tell our policies and correct misunderstandings. The breeze of change comes from everyone here watching now.”
In conclusion, Rakchanok said, “I was angry with myself last time when I voted for the prime minister but could not gather 100,000 or 1 million people to stand in front of parliament to support Pita Limjaroenrat, former Move Forward leader. This time, I ask for your promise and support so that when the prime minister vote is called, we meet again at parliament.”
