Profile of “Ice” Pongsakorn Rattanarueangwatthana, former Pheu Thai MP candidate who broke away to team up with the “Working People” group, announcing his independent bid for the Bang Kapi District Council seat.
On 24 May 2026, “Ice” Pongsakorn Rattanarueangwatthana is recognized as a former Pheu Thai party member who separated to engage in politics alongside the Working People group, which officially launched its independent Bangkok Metropolitan Council candidates on 23 May.
Pongsakorn Rattanarueangwatthana earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science, Administration, from Ramkhamhaeng University.
- Master's degree in Political Science, Administration, from Ramkhamhaeng University.
- Doctorate degree in Political Science, Administration, from Ramkhamhaeng University.
In the general election earlier in 2026, he ran as a Pheu Thai MP candidate in Constituency 14, covering Bang Kapi and Wang Thonglang (only Khlong Chao Khun Sing subdistrict), but was defeated by Korakot Kosungsak of the Prachachon Party, who secured 41,528 votes. Following was Thitiphat Chotidechachainan from Bhumjaithai Party with 25,491 votes, while he placed third with 10,848 votes.
After the election, he continued to commit to working in the area, stating that seven years of hands-on problem-solving in the community gave him understanding and connection with the people. This time, Mr. Pongsakorn announced his candidacy for the Bang Kapi District Council seat in the area where he has been active, under the independent “Working People” team led by Duangrit Benjathikul Chairungreung, along with over ten former district councilors formerly affiliated with Pheu Thai.
Work History
- Assigned at the Secretariat Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Culture.
- Advisor to the Minister of Culture.
- Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sports.
- Advisor to the Chairperson of the Consumer Protection Commission.
- Advisor to the Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Commission.
- Secretary to the Commission on Children, Youth, Women, Elderly, Disabled, Ethnic Groups, and Sexual Diversity.
- Secretary to the Digital Commission.
- Chairperson of the Bang Kapi Cultural Council.
- President of the Bang Kapi Sports Club.
Whether Mr. Pongsakorn’s over seven years of local experience will secure his victory in this local election remains to be seen.