"Teng Natthapong" delivered the closing speech at the major People’s Party rally, urging voters on 8 Feb 2026 to cast 20 million votes in the election to make it impossible for others to deny the power of the people. He affirmed readiness to fight corruption and vested interests within four years and to use the recovered funds for state welfare programs.
At 20:05 on 6 February 2026 GMT+7. Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party and prime ministerial candidate, gave the final speech at Building 1 Sports Hall, Thai-Japanese Sports Center, Din Daeng, closing the event. This was the final major rally of the People’s Party (PPP). He highlighted the campaign “Change,” stating that on 8 February, voters should use their pens to confirm their past beliefs. Whether they identified as fighters of any color or declared their love for the nation or democracy, the beliefs they held in past elections were not wrong. He affirmed that patriotism and democracy can advance together.
Earlier, Mr. Chaitawat Tulathon, former leader of the Move Forward Party, reminded everyone to recognize the same elephant—the elite class controlling political power in this country. Therefore, he invited all Thai citizens nationwide to use their pens on 8 February to vote for change—shifting from politics monopolized by elites to politics of the people. Is that not a good thing?
Mr. Natthapong continued, saying people’s politics is straightforward. Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, former leader of the Future Forward Party, shared his eight-year journey with us. People’s politics means that the people’s voice genuinely matters. In the past, why did our voices never count? Because politicians treated votes as mere numbers in the ballot box, converting them into parliamentary seats to bargain for ministerial positions and fund future elections. But this election will mark a new chapter in Thai politics, as we will create change together.
I am honored to have traveled alongside all of you in this hall since the Future Forward era. I feel privileged, grateful, andproudthat we have come this far, and people’s politics is becoming more real every day as. Mr. Thanathorn mentioned the laws we have jointly pushed forward despite being in opposition. This election, we have advanced progressive issues like transparent social security and energy liberalization. Is this not the Future Forward we all wanted?
Besides the public helping establish people’s politics more concretely each day, you have also helped dismantle monopolistic politics daily. We have seen ordinary people enter politics—people without prominent surnames, far from the stereotype of entrenched politicians or wealthy power brokers who buy and control political parties.
I want to say that our eight-year journey has been beautiful because each person’s path was meaningful, uniting us here today. The journey has not been easy; we faced many obstacles. Many were targeted, attacked by fake news, sued, and silenced. No matter the wounds, like oranges, we must endure. Our patience, steadfast principles, and belief in people’s politics are why we love and trust each other to this day.
Before reaching our final destination—the People’s Station—we must pass through many stations: drafting a new constitution, fighting corruption, dismantling monopolies, developing secondary cities, solving deep-state issues, removing the military from politics, and taking tickets out of the police. These are not easy, but I believe we can achieve them with every citizen’s vote.
Before moving to the next station, our first appointment is 8 February, right? Next, we must help change by increasing votes from 14 million to 20 million. Vote overwhelmingly—reach 20 million votes so they cannot deny the people’s power anymore.
To reach 20 million votes, we must communicate with every group in the country—whether they are parents, grandparents, or retirees. I want them to vote to reignite hope within their children, to rekindle the flame of hope as it once burned when Thailand was the fifth tiger of Asia.
I ask working-age people and my generation to vote for the sake of their children and a better Thai society. Everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed without paying bribes or being born into wealthy families. I appeal to youth and first-time voters for support. Vote for your own future and encourage your parents and grandparents to help create change.
The People’s Party leader continued that this election marks the end of old-style politics divided into factions. It is time to unite the people’s power into one and establish new people’s politics. There are two options in the 8 February election: first, if our mission fails and some remain hesitant or distrustful, they might give us only half-hearted support by voting for the party list but choosing old-style district ballots. If so, after 8 February, we will likely see the same government as in the past 2 years and 8 months. Is that acceptable? Or the other option is to give us full votes to have a parliamentary majority, making it impossible to deny a people’s government.
Mr. Natthapong added that at every rally, he honestly feels shy when called prime minister—not because he is unready, but because the trust and credibility given today were not built by one person alone. He asked for applause for former representatives and party executives and promised he would never feel shy again if elected prime minister on 8 February.
Today, it’s not just him who is ready; the People’s Party is fully prepared to form a people’s government. This includes readiness in stance and principles, candidates and management teams, and policies that serve as a blueprint for Thailand. On principles, they reject corrupt ministers and old-style politics based on quota and budget division. They oppose fragmented administration and focus instead on missions to solve citizens’ problems.
Their 498 candidates and management team are prepared, and over 200 policies form the country’s blueprint. Results will be visible within the first year, beginning within three months of policy implementation. Within one term, they promise to crack down on corruption, recover over 100 billion baht for progressive welfare, and improve everyone’s quality of life. Besides voting twice for the orange party, do not forget the third ballot to approve drafting a new constitution to prevent the Constitutional Court, Election Commission, and independent agencies from stealing the people's power again.
"On 8 February, I reiterate that the power at the tip of your pen will determine the kind of Thailand you live in—whether a future with monopolized politics, economy, and limited opportunities for our children, or a future where politics belongs to the people, the economy supports small players, and everyone has equal chances. This future is not only determined by me but by all of you. I want everyone on 8 February to vote twice for the People’s Party and approve drafting a new constitution to change the future on 9 February 2026, creating a better future for our children and building a progressive Thailand."
The reporter added that after the speech, the People’s Party leader, along with current and former party executives and representatives from all generations and parties—including Future Forward, Move Forward, and the People’s Party—took an oath before advancing to the election. They asked the public to trust them to win and form the government. They swore before the Thai people's most sacred symbols to be honest, not represent any faction, not serve the 1%, but be a government for the 99%, serving all citizens. This marks the origin of the term 'people’s government,' a beacon to lead Thailand forward and bring the people’s government to the government house.