Kai Natcha revealed that the People's Party has organized orange volunteers in Bang Khun Thian to extensively expand their support base for the Bangkok governor election. The party suspects irregularities in the government's accelerated Land Bridge project and disclosed that people in the south are watching closely. They plan to use parliamentary mechanisms for rigorous oversight.
At 10:15 a.m. on 3 May 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Natcha Boonchai-insawat, party-list MP of the People's Party, held an event to meet and talk with orange volunteers, exchanging views on solving local problems at the People's Party office in Bang Bon-Bang Khun Thian district. Mr. Natcha said this has been ongoing to invite party members interested in driving political work, not only those wanting to run in elections but also for various missions such as policy development and gathering public opinion before setting policies. These orange volunteer groups conduct field surveys to ask about people's needs. Each local volunteer group starts with meetings where several party leaders explain, assign tasks, and encourage members to become active orange volunteers undertaking different missions.
When asked whether these volunteers would play a role linking to the Bangkok governor election, Mr. Natcha replied, that within Bangkok, the orange volunteers' task is election-related. On 5 May 2026 GMT+7, the party will announce the governor candidate and management team, along with the People's Party's straightforward policies aimed at Bangkok residents. The orange volunteers will be a key mechanism to expand the support base and extend activities during the two months leading up to the 28 June 2026 GMT+7 election day.
Meanwhile, Mr. Natcha spoke about advancing the government's Land Bridge project, saying that people in the south are paying special attention to the project due to the government's apparent push to accelerate it. The administration is proceeding with the Land Bridge project more aggressively than other promises made to the public. During election campaigns, all parties proposed projects for the south, but the Land Bridge was not a flagship policy there. Yet, a few months after taking office, the government has strangely rushed all processes, even clashing internally. Speaking critically about the project is prohibited and met with fierce anger. There is a strong push to get it done, suggesting some hidden influences at play. Something remains unknown to the public. If the government stubbornly pursues only its own agenda without listening to what people will gain from the project, this is a very important issue.
When asked how the People's Party will monitor the Land Bridge project, Mr. Natcha replied that Ms. Pakamon Noon-anant, party-list MP and spokesperson of the People's Party, is the southern region leader overseeing all projects and constituencies there. She has convened urgent meetings to discuss this very concerning matter. This is a huge project involving massive funds, whether from taxpayers or private investments, yet it does not genuinely seek public input, performing only token procedures while pushing it forward rapidly. This causes significant impacts on the environment, people's livelihoods, and infrastructure. MPs tracking this issue will officially clarify the project's direction and insist on open parliamentary hearings. A debate on the matter may take place soon. .