"Natthapong" admits defeat to Bhumjaithai in forming government, rallies supporters to keep fighting. Meanwhile, “Ice Rakchanok” smiles defiantly after “Suchart Chomklin” celebrates victory with an orange-eating gesture. "tags":["election","politics","Bhumjaithai Party","opposition","government formation"]
Late on the night of 8 February 2026, following an unofficial election results briefing, Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the Prachachon Party, along with the prime ministerial candidate and party leaders, went down to meet supporters who were still gathered in front of the Future Forward Building amid an atmosphere filled with tears and heartfelt emotion. "tags":["election night","supporters","Prachachon Party","Future Forward Building"]
Mr. Natthapong spoke to the assembled crowd, saying everyone came united by the belief that the election represents hope and that the Prachachon Party is the country's solution. Over the past eight years, the party has worked hard and achieved many successes with the people. Although the results show the party could not form a government this time, he affirmed that work will continue without pause and urged everyone to keep moving forward, not to be discouraged or lose hope, but to keep fighting together. "tags":["speech","hope","party leader","election results","determination"]
Meanwhile, Ms. Rakchanok Srinok emerged to meet the crowd with a smile, affirming that as long as the people do not give up, the party will not give up either. When asked about Suchart Chomklin from Bhumjaithai Party winning in Chonburi District 1 and "showing off eating an orange" to celebrate his victory, Ms. Rakchanok simply smiled broadly but did not respond to the question. "tags":["Rakchanok Srinok","election reaction","Chonburi","Suchart Chomklin","celebration"]
