Dr. Warong offered encouragement to the 'Kamnan Mano Mob,' standing with the people's hardships, criticizing the government's failure to resolve issues from the beginning. He believes oil prices can be lowered and explained he did not speak due to the Political Parties Act governing political parties.
At 15:05 on 10 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Dr. Warong Dejkitvigrom, party-list MP and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party, came to support the rally of the People's Revolution Alliance to Defend the Land, also known as the Kamnan Mano Mob, at the Phanichayakan Intersection. He said he intended to visit and encourage both the kamnan and the people because he believes their demands represent the people's livelihood issues and hardships, specifically calling for a 10 baht reduction in oil prices. Therefore, he came today to stand with the people's difficulties and offer his support.
When asked if he would join the stage to speak after the kamnan said he would, Dr. Warong said that as a party leader and MP, he cannot because the Political Parties Act controls such actions. If he went on stage, someone might accuse him of attempting to overthrow the government. He believes there may be a misunderstanding that he would speak on stage.
Asked whether he thought the demand to reduce prices by 10 baht was feasible, Dr. Warong said, if the government genuinely intends to do so, it is possible. He studied various factors, such as Singapore’s reduced refining fees, sacrificing fund collections, and lowering excise taxes. Several factors mean the government could do it if truly committed. He views the diesel price issue as causing inflation and sees it as the government's failure for not addressing it from the start. Had the government acted earlier, the people's suffering would not have reached this point. Thus, if the government is sincere and stands with the people, it can reduce prices.
When asked if this protest would gain momentum like previous ones, Dr. Warong said this mob is not trying to overthrow the government but is protesting the people's hardships. Whether it gains traction depends on the people's feelings. He believes everyone supports it because of genuine suffering. However, protests demanding government resignation or overthrow are a different matter and should not be compared. He thinks many have misinterpreted this protest as trying to topple the government.
. Energy Minister Eknat Promphan said efforts would be made as quickly as possible. Dr. Warong responded that previously, price cuts were only about 30 satang. Whether the government is genuinely committed depends on whether it chooses to stand with the people rather than capitalists amid widespread hardship. He believes it can be done, but merely talking without action causes repeated problems because the people want a 10 baht reduction.
Asked if he had any advice for the kamnan as someone experienced in activism, Dr. Warong said he spoke candidly with the kamnan. Though the people in this area don't know each other, when a mob forms, the kamnan's and people's demands focus on oil prices, which is an excellent goal. The people have legitimate reasons to demand this. However, if it were a political demand, it might not have such broad support.