“Theng Natthapong” confidently stated that in the 2026 election, the People’s Party will sweep 20 million party-list votes. If combining both ballots, the party will surely win over 200 parliamentary seats. He emphasized this is not an overambitious target but a minimum goal.
3 Feb 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party (PChon.) and prime ministerial candidate, gave an interview on the program “Worker News Off-Screen Talk,” hosted by Mr. Sorayuth Suthassanachinda, where he stated, “We are confident this time we can reach 20 million party-list votes, based on past growth trends and our communications. Especially if everyone votes both ballots, reaching 20 million votes, the People’s Government is certain. We are sure in this election to win more than 200 parliamentary seats.” “Combining both constituency and party-list MPs, we will definitely get at least 200 seats. This calculation shows this is not an exaggerated goal but a minimum target, so no one can reject us anymore.”
Mr. Natthapong added that previously, the Orange Party won by rejecting what they wanted. If we gain over half the votes, it means more than half of voters trust the People’s politics and government. Even if constituency MPs don’t exceed half the parliament, it will be hard to deny if votes are this overwhelming. The goal is within reach. But if we come second, we will be the opposition and won’t ally with the third or fourth parties to form a government. We plan to fully take the opposition role because without the prime minister position, it is nearly impossible to enact change.