"Father Theng" was shocked to find the entire family's names missing from their original polling station before learning they had been transferred to another station. Meanwhile, "Theng" said the transfer was not inconvenient, encouraged Bangkok residents to exercise their voting rights, and expressed confidence in the party's work regardless of the results.
On 28 June 2026, Mr. Suchart Ruangpanyawut, father of Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, came to vote for the Governor of Bangkok and Bangkok Council members. Before voting, he checked the voter list at polling stations 15 and 16 in Bang Chueak Nang subdistrict, Taling Chan district, Bangkok, the same locations used in the last parliamentary election. However, his name was not found at these stations, which shocked Mr. Suchart. He said, "Why are our names missing? The whole family’s names are gone." He also mentioned that the house number had been changed earlier. After asking officials, it was found that his name, his family's, and Mr. Natthapong's had been transferred to polling station 8 instead.
Meanwhile, Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, said in an interview after arriving to vote for Bangkok governor and council members at 08:10 at polling station 8 in Bang Chueak Nang subdistrict, Taling Chan district, Bangkok, that he normally votes at a different location. There had been slight changes, but it was not inconvenient. He observed that many people were actively voting at this station, which was a good sign.
Regarding the reason for the change, he said he had not yet thoroughly checked but his name remained in the same household registration as before. The polling stations had been rearranged. Since there was still time, he urged everyone to check their voting eligibility and polling station location before leaving home. He confirmed it was not difficult to adapt to the change because the government had an online website where voters could check their assigned polling station and travel there easily.
When asked if arriving on time was related to any auspicious timing, Mr. Natthapong said he planned it deliberately but did not consider it a superstition. He just wanted to create a symbolic gesture. However, with several hours left before polls close, he encouraged many people to come out and vote.
Regarding voter awareness in Bangkok where some may still be unaware, Mr. Natthapong invited everyone to participate, noting that this election did not include out-of-district voting. The important point is that people have less convenience than in national elections. Residents of Bangkok have until 17:00 to vote and he urged all to exercise their rights, emphasizing that decisions in elections, especially in Bangkok with an annual budget exceeding 100 billion baht, will shape their quality of life going forward.
When asked about estimating voter turnout and how much support the People's Party might receive, Mr. Natthapong said the people's election results decide everything. In fact, higher voter turnout reflects the people's will more clearly. He urged everyone to vote in large numbers and said the results should be known about two hours after polls close.
Asked about his previous remarks that various opinion polls before the evening are less authoritative than those released later, he reaffirmed his confidence in the People's Party's direction and in the voters' judgment. Regardless of the outcome, they are ready to move forward.
Regarding the final campaign speeches with various rhetoric, Mr. Natthapong said it is normal for every election to have opinions that generate debates, which is a standard part of democratic processes. He believes that all debates, speeches, and reasoned discussions benefit the public. He trusts that Bangkok residents desire greater transparency in local governance and urged everyone to vote in large numbers.