The People's Party is under stress as initial cheers turn to silence after unofficial results show Bhumjaithai surging ahead to a commanding first place nationwide.
On 8 Feb 2026 GMT+7, the atmosphere at the People's Party headquarters tracking unofficial parliamentary election results changed dramatically compared to shortly after polls closed. Supporters gathered enthusiastically, cheering intermittently while the first 10% of votes were counted, with the People's Party leading in many areas. However, as evening approached, the situation began to shift.
As unofficial vote counts became clearer and Bhumjaithai pulled ahead to lead nationally, overtaking the People's Party continuously, supporters watching the live broadcast on the lower floor grew silent. Many wore tense, pressured expressions, and some attendees started leaving, noticeably thinning the crowd.
Meanwhile, upstairs in the party’s office and strategy room, key People's Party leaders remained quietly gathered in the meeting room, closely monitoring and assessing district-level vote counts, as several districts remained highly competitive.