Juree was excited to attend the certificate of becoming an MP for the first time, pledging to expedite solving the flooding problem in Hat Yai. Meanwhile, Thammanat sent a representative to collect his certificate, while the Prachachon Party assigned a legal team of three to receive the certificates for 120 MPs.
On 5 March 2026, Mr. Juree Numkaew, MP for Songkhla's District 2 from the Democrat Party, came to receive his certificate of membership in the House of Representatives at the Election Commission office. He expressed excitement, saying it felt like bringing the voice of over 30,000 voters from District 2, Songkhla. He thanked the people of Hat Yai and Khlong U Taphao subdistrict for jointly making political history with an honest election this time.
Mr. Juree said the election in Songkhla’s District 2 drew significant media attention since the candidate registration opened, with fierce competition because all candidates were capable and skilled, giving voters diverse choices. This led to intense competition before voters decided to elect him to serve as their representative.
Regarding urgent issues entrusted by the public, Mr. Juree noted the main problem remains flooding in Hat Yai. Although not yet officially certified, he has pushed for relief for flood victims, which the Election Commission has now approved. People are still awaiting repair funds, currently under review for disbursement. Additionally, the public expects the government to implement flood prevention measures in Hat Yai before the year-end, an important matter he intends to advocate for on behalf of residents.
On the Democrat Party’s role as opposition, Mr. Juree said this does not hinder their work since the opposition can still scrutinize the government and promote issues affecting the people. He added the government should realize that all areas belong to the people, not any political party, thus budgets must be allocated to resolve problems for affected citizens.
Regarding advice from the party leader, Mr. Juree said he has received encouragement to work as a first-term MP. They have not discussed work details much yet but expect to have further talks when he reports to the parliament the following day.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere of certificate receiptat the second-floor reception room of the Election Commission office since the morning saw representatives from the Kla Party collect certificates on behalf of Lt. Col. Thammanat Phromphao and Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat.For the Bhumjaithai Party, Mr. Santi Promphat, Mr. Supachai Jaisamut, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Ms. Sasithorn Kittitharakul—list MPs and party leaders—came to the Election Commission to receive their certificates in person. Also present were Ms. Nantana Songpracha (party list MP), Mr. Montien Songpracha (Chai Nat District 2 MP), and Mr. Phongphan Paoprathan (Prachuap Khiri Khan District 3 MP), who collected certificates. Afterward, they waited for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who was reported to come receive his certificate before MPs boarded party buses to report to parliament.
Additionally, the Prachachon Party sent its legal team as authorized representatives to collect certificates for both constituency and party-list MPs. Three representatives arrived with three cardboard boxes to receive certificates for all 120 MPs: 88 constituency MPs and 32 party-list MPs.
