“Teng Natthapong” is not worried about delivering a speech in Suphanburi this evening. He believes the Election Commission should better protect the rights of citizens after multiple errors were found during early voting. He fears vote discrepancies if ballots are sent to the wrong districts.
2 Feb 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party (Pop), and prime ministerial candidate, said in an interview at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road about his upcoming speech in Suphanburi this evening that he is not afraid and is prepared with a strong message. He noted that in the 2023 election, Suphanburi's results showed the Move Forward Party had the highest support there at the time. Therefore, his key points in tonight’s speech in Suphanburi should be watched closely.
When asked how confident he is in the final stretch of the election based on various polls, Mr. Natthapong said polls from different sources show the People’s Party’s popularity increasing exponentially. He and his party colleagues are confident. He emphasized that this election should not be seen just as choosing politicians to govern, but as selecting Thailand’s future to break from past political cycles. He believes that if people want a better Thailand with no gray areas and equality for all, the People’s Party is the best choice.
A reporter asked about the early voting on 1 February, where multiple issues suggested the People’s Party was more adversely affected than others. Mr. Natthapong responded, that they are considering legal matters and, if there is deliberate wrongdoing or intent in any errors, they are ready to pursue full legal action. He also remarked that early voting showed citizens striving hard to protect their rights, even though the Election Commission could have handled matters better, forcing voters to seek information themselves at polling stations.
Mr. Natthapong added that if the Election Commission had planned better, it could have more effectively protected citizens’ rights. He expressed concern that district-based ballots sent to wrong districts or precincts could cause vote discrepancies, and they await a clear response from the Commission. Even if apologies are issued, they cannot resolve the underlying problem.
