Nattapong is unfazed by poll results showing a decline in the party leader's popularity, following Abhisit's trend, and instead emphasizes teamwork over individual attachment. He vows to continue closely monitoring the controversial transfer of the Royal Rainmaking Department director and plans to use parliamentary committee mechanisms for a thorough investigation.
At 11:00 a.m. on 3 May 2026, at the Prachachon Party office in Bang Bon-Bang Khun Thian district, Nattapong Rueangpanyawut, party list MP and leader of the Prachachon Party, addressed the opposition's popularity poll results where Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, surpassed him. He said the strength of the Prachachon Party lies in not being attached to any individual but working as a team, including MPs, local councilors, and various sectors supporting its work. The latest poll includes multiple party representatives, such as Ratchanok Srinok, a party list MP from Prachachon. Overall, he believes the Prachachon Party remains the most popular party currently. When asked if the party needs to work harder or if opposition parties will compete internally, Nattapong replied that increased competition, focused on serving the public interest by holding the government accountable, ultimately benefits the people.
Nattapong commented on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's scheduled parole on 11 May. He noted that Thaksin will be on electronic monitoring. He referred to the efforts of Parinya Dewanaritkul, a Thammasat University professor, who submitted letters to five political parties proposing amendments to Article 29 of the Criminal Code to abolish imprisonment as a substitute for fines and replace it with community service, aiming to reduce inequality. Several parties have supported this, as there are currently detainees held without conviction due to inability to post bail. He urged all parties to support this reform to restore citizens' rights, emphasizing the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. This justice reform would benefit not only Thaksin but also other detainees in political and non-political cases. When asked if he believes Thaksin can revive the Pheu Thai Party and gain political popularity, Nattapong said he prefers to leave questions about other parties' strategies and roles to those parties themselves and does not want to answer on their behalf.
Nattapong also addressed the transfer of the former director of the Royal Rainmaking Department, explaining it relates to age. He said all appointments and transfers must be conducted fairly. If corruption is involved, proper action is justified; however, politically motivated actions are inappropriate. He cautioned against focusing on individuals in this matter. After appointing nine parliamentary committee chairpersons, the Prachachon Party will closely monitor this case and use committee mechanisms to investigate the background and rationale of such appointments and transfers. Regarding Chulaphan Amornwiwat, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, who believes this is a political game, Nattapong said that is each party's viewpoint and suggested waiting for the committee's investigation of the facts behind the case.