In a major rally speech, Thanathorn called to accomplish the 100-year mission of Siam's revolution within our generation, vowed not to betray the people, rallied the two orange flags, and cited achievements in driving change: "Today, the seeds have grown and blossomed."
On 6 Feb 2026 at Sports Hall 1, Thai-Japanese Sports Center, Din Daeng, the People’s Party (PChon) held its final major rally under the “Change” campaign. At 19:15, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Chair of the Progressives and People’s Party campaign assistant, said that since announcing the Future Forward Party in June 2018, it has been eight full years. At that time, Thai society was in darkness; citizens’ freedoms were curtailed, people despised politicians, distrusted parliament, and questioned democracy.
That day, we urged everyone to pay attention to politics. We said politics concerns everyone—from the quality of the road in front of your house to your child’s school quality; from management of land, water, wind, sky, and forests—who uses what, how much, and how; to the national budget allocation—how much each province receives and for what. Everything is political. Since politics is everything, we should care about it, not reject it.
Thanathorn added that on that day, they called to end the power succession of those who seized power in the 2014 coup, to build a stable democracy, and to place ultimate power with the people. In six years, it will be 100 years since Siam’s 1932 revolution. They told the people then to complete this 100-year mission in our generation so our children can grow up without facing another coup.
That day, they said building a new society requires a political party with a new way of working—bound by ideology, not personal gain, prestige, or fame. Key positions must be filled based on knowledge, capability, and suitability, not by neighborhood or faction representatives. This new party must not buy votes or engage in corruption but must work diligently on ideological principles to build public trust. They told the people that planting ideological flags is more important than votes. This is a battle for values and meaning, not just short-term votes. If we win the ideological battle, the votes will follow.
They invited everyone to join in creating change together, saying their mission is too big to accomplish alone. They said if people want change and see no other option, everyone must contribute and join the journey. They said time is on their side; changing social thinking takes time, cannot be rushed overnight. They must show clear results and give time to prove their work with the people. Within three elections, they aim to form a government. This was their message to Thai parents and citizens then.
Eight years later, they have revived political interest, restored trust in parliament, rekindled the yearning for democracy, built a new political party, planted progressive ideas in society, and successfully invited all citizens to join. With just two days until the third election, they have shown that change is possible and real, with qualitative and quantitative progress over eight years.
Change in appearance: quantitatively, the party has grown steadily—from 60,000 members in Future Forward, to 100,000 in Move Forward, to 112,000 in the People’s Party. Qualitatively, they have gained more public trust and increasing mandates. Political development funds granted were 12 million baht to Future Forward, 60 million to Move Forward, and 96 million to the People’s Party.
Thanathorn further said this change was built on standing together through difficult times over eight years. When your electricity bills rose, they fought monopolies for you. When silenced by lawsuits, you protected them. When your freedoms were threatened, they stood with you. When the party was dissolved, you stood by them. When your children were abused in military camps, they demanded justice. When defamed, you spoke for them. When your taxes were misused, they protected your money. When their rights were stripped, you shed tears for them. This is the face of change—political parties and citizens fighting together to build a new society.
This is the nature of mutual growth—built through shared pain, struggle, and time spent proving themselves to each other. Eight years have proven that such relationships drive real social progress in Thailand. If one went back eight years and said they would end alcohol production monopolies, legalize LGBT marriage, and secure 120 days of parental leave for workers, no one would have believed it. But today, those laws have passed and are enforced. Change is real and possible.
“This shoulder-to-shoulder relationship has drawn more people to join us. The seeds are sprouting and growing—from a breeze of change into a storm that will move Thailand forward. This is the relationship we have awaited: watching each other’s backs, not fleeting enthusiasm, but deeper, warmer, and more trusting.”
Thanathorn said he has become more aware after going on caravan tours, where people hugged him with tears daily, entrusting the future of their children and Thailand to them. This made him realize their journey has already built relationships and brought change in Thailand.
“We affirm here that we will not betray the pork knuckle, durian, or fried fish; we will not be corrupt. We will seriously fight corruption. We will repay chicken feet by building a fair Thailand, repay jackfruit by building a democratic Thailand, repay dried squid by building a progressive Thailand, and repay everyone by building a better Thailand.”
With just two days until the election that will determine Thailand’s future, he recalled their symbol from Future Forward to Move Forward to People’s Party. No matter how many times the party was dissolved or reformed, the symbol remains the upside-down triangle, representing the inversion of the usual social structure—where the wealthy and powerful are on top and the majority people below. Their upside-down triangle means those in power must be below, and the people must rule; the boss is the people.
“In two days, we will choose Thailand’s future: between fear or hope, past or future. Today, the ideological seeds have grown and blossomed. We invite everyone on 8 February, in just two days.” Orange flag. Orange approval.