"Por Teng" was shocked to find his entire family’s names missing from their usual polling station before learning the truth that they had been transferred to another station. Meanwhile, "Teng" said changing polling stations was not difficult, urged Bangkok residents to exercise their voting rights, and expressed confidence in his party’s work regardless of the election results.
On 28 June 2026, Mr. Suchart Ruangpanyawut, father of Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the Prachachon Party, went to vote for the Bangkok Governor and City Council members. Before voting, he checked the voter list at polling stations 15 and 16 in Bang Chueak Nang subdistrict, Taling Chan district, Bangkok, which were the same locations used during the previous parliamentary election. However, his name was not found at these stations, causing Mr. Suchart to be alarmed. He questioned why their names had disappeared entirely and mentioned that they had previously changed their house number. Upon inquiry with officials, it was revealed that his name, along with his family’s and Mr. Natthapong’s, had been moved to polling station 8 instead.
Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the Prachachon Party, gave an interview after casting his vote for the Bangkok Governor and City Council members at 08:10 at polling station 8, Bang Chueak Nang subdistrict, Taling Chan district, Bangkok. He said that he usually votes at another location but there had been some minor adjustments this time, which were not inconvenient. He observed that many people were actively voting at this station, which he considered a positive sign.
Regarding the cause of the change, he had not yet thoroughly checked but confirmed that his name remained registered at the same address as in the previous election, though the polling locations had been rearranged. With time still remaining, he encouraged everyone to check their assigned polling station before leaving home. He emphasized that changing the polling station was not difficult because government agencies provide online tools to verify one’s polling location, making it easy to find and travel to the correct station.
When asked if arriving at the polling station on time was due to auspicious timing, Mr. Natthapong said it was intentional but not considered a superstition. He simply wanted it to be a symbolic gesture. Nonetheless, with many hours left, he encouraged as many people as possible to exercise their voting rights.
Regarding voter awareness in Bangkok, where some might still be uninformed, Mr. Natthapong invited everyone to participate. He noted that there was no out-of-district voting this time. He highlighted that many people might feel less convenience compared to major elections. Residents in Bangkok have until 17:00 to vote, and he urged everyone to come out and vote because decisions made at all levels of elections, especially for Bangkok—with an annual budget exceeding 100 billion baht—will shape the quality of life for all citizens going forward.
When asked to assess overall voter turnout and how it might affect votes for the Prachachon Party, Mr. Natthapong stated that the election results reflect the will of the people. He said that higher turnout would provide a stronger reflection of citizens’ intentions. He urged everyone to vote in large numbers, adding that results should be clear within about two hours after polls close.
Asked about his previous statement that various polls were less authoritative than those released this evening and whether he remained confident, Mr. Natthapong reaffirmed his confidence in the Prachachon Party’s approach and trust in the judgment of the voters. He said that regardless of the outcome, the party is ready to move forward.
Regarding the final campaign speeches that included many controversial remarks, Mr. Natthapong viewed this as normal for any election, where opinions and debates naturally arise. He said such discourse is a normal part of democratic processes. He believes that all debates and communications conducted with reason and logic ultimately benefit the public. He also expressed confidence that Bangkok residents desire more transparent local governance and urged everyone to vote in large numbers.