"Tae Mongkolkit," prime ministerial candidate from the New Alternative Party, campaigned at Naresuan University promoting the 'Space Warrior' policy. He encountered students who requested autographs and kisses on the cheek before inviting him to do push-ups to demonstrate his strength and fitness.
At 10:00 a.m. on 26 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, party-list MP candidate and prime ministerial candidate of the New Alternative Party, campaigned in Phitsanulok. He met with local people, students from Phitsanulok Pittayakom School (all-boys school), and students of Naresuan University in Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province. He promoted the 'Space Warrior' policy, which was well received by students who eagerly took photos with him and some even asked for kisses on the cheek.
Mongkolkit said that his visit to Phitsanulok today was to meet local people and juniors at Phitsanulok Pittayakom School, his alma mater, and then to meet Naresuan University students. He discussed the New Alternative Party's main policies, which include three key proposals: the 'Homeowner Fund' policy granting 36,000 baht to homeowners, the 'Honor Maintenance Fund' providing 36,000 baht annually to war veterans, and the 'Senior Citizen Allowance' giving 36,000 baht per year to elderly citizens to ensure sustainable welfare. He also introduced the 'Space Policy,' which inspires students dreaming of becoming astronauts or space warriors. The space development goals are: within 4 years, Thailand will build spacecraft to launch satellites into orbit and develop space tourism around Earth; within 8 years, build spacecraft for round trips to the Moon and develop lunar tourism; and within 12 years, build spacecraft capable of round trips to Venus, Mars, and beyond.
Thatatphon Petsri, 19, a first-year student from Sukhothai, said he had waited since early morning to meet Tae, asking for his autograph and a kiss on the cheek because he personally admires him. He hopes Tae will make the 'Space Warrior' policy a reality, enabling him to become an astronaut and space warrior.
During today's visit, over 300 Naresuan University students queued to take photos with Mongkolkit and ask questions about his space-related policies. Some also invited him to do push-ups as a show of strength.