Prompong emphasizes that the 34th anniversary of Black May is a vital lesson Thai society must never forget. Politics must find solutions based on democratic principles, not allow differences to result in further loss.
On 16 May 2026, Prompong Nopparit, former spokesperson for the Pheu Thai Party, stated that 17 May 2026 marks the 34th anniversary of Black May, an important lesson Thai society must always remember. It shows that when political conflict reaches a deadlock, those who suffer most are the people. No political conflict is worth the lives of citizens. This event reminds all parties today that politics must have solutions grounded in democracy, listening, and responsibility toward the people, not allow differences to lead to......further loss. Politics...may have winners or losers, but if the people suffer losses, the country has no true winner. Today, many people face hardship from economic conditions, rising living costs, and energy prices burdening daily life. What the public most needs now is not...prolonged conflict but solutions...that provide the country with hope for economic recovery and improved quality of life. I urge the government and all involved parties to urgently tackle economic issues and people’s livelihoods seriously, because no matter how much politics conflicts, the people's needs cannot wait. The lesson from Black May is not just a remembrance of the past but a warning for today that political differences must never again end in loss for the people.