“Ploy Natthida,” the youngest MP and granddaughter of “Newin,” reported for parliamentary duty, saying she is not worried about being closely observed, admitted to heavy preparation, and is ready to work on local development. Meanwhile, “Sophon Sarum” felt shy when the media called him “Chairman.”,
On 5 March 2026 GMT+7, at the parliament, reporters noted a lively atmosphere as many leaders of the Bhumjaithai Party came to report for duty, including Mr. Chaichon Chidchob, MP for Buriram, and Mr. Chada Thaiset, MP for Uthai Thani. Each wore a bright smile. Mr. Sophon Sarum, MP for Buriram and a candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives, declined to give an interview but shyly responded “Wait until they elect me first” when the media teased him by repeatedly calling him “Chairman.”
Meanwhile, Ms. Natthida Lekudakorn, 25, MP for Buriram and the youngest member of the 27th parliament as well as granddaughter of Mr. Newin Chidchob, chairman of the Buriram United Football Club, expressed after reporting for duty that she was very excited and happy that voters in Buriram’s 2nd district elected her. Regarding her work, she said she would first study how she could develop the area and, as a member of the younger generation, wishes to promote education.
When asked if she had undergone any special training or preparation, Ms. Natthida said she prepared intensively because she had never worked in this field before but had kept up with the news constantly. She affirmed her readiness to work and said she was not worried about being watched as the youngest MP but was concerned about meeting the public’s expectations. When asked if she worried about being scrutinized as Newin’s granddaughter, she said she was not concerned because she has gotten used to it since the news broke and has now adjusted.