“Nattapong” urges reconsideration of the dismissal of the bill to abolish the 6 October coup legacy, affirming the People's Party is not behind the Kamnan Mano protest and counters claims that party donations are only thousands of baht, not multimillion-baht fundraising dinners as alleged by the government.
At 14:00 on 10 Nov 2026 GMT+7 at the parliament, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, along with party MPs and Senator Thewarit Maneechai, received a letter from civil society led by Suthep Suriyamongkol and team. The group appealed to reconsider the dismissal of the bill abolishing the 6 October coup legacy, which notably cancels several criminal penalties, especially Section 112—from up to 7 years in prison to 3–15 years—and was proposed by 59,503 petitioners. Nattapong confirmed his and the People's Party's opposition to the parliamentary president's use of authority to reject the bill and stated they have formally protested this use of power. They now await the parliamentary president's ruling.
The People's Party denies being behind any protest group.
Nattapong addressed accusations that the 'Kamnan Mano protest' is backed by political groups, denying that the People's Party is behind any protest group. When asked if he personally observed the protests—since a Democrat Party representative had visited recently—he said that as MPs, People's Party members attend protests both openly and discreetly to monitor whether citizens' rights are being violated by state authorities. He emphasized that political expressions must be viewed in proper context and that the party neither ignores nor is indifferent to these matters. He stressed the People's Party opposes fake news attacks and urged the government to address fake news producers, regardless of their affiliations, by applying the law equally to all.
He boasts readiness to conduct daily no-confidence debates.
Nattapong also expressed concern about proposed amendments to parliamentary rules by the Palang Thai party, warning that if passed, these might diminish the opposition’s parliamentary role through majority rule. He noted ongoing consultations within the party whips and said it would be best if such changes were withdrawn. Regarding preparation for no-confidence debates, Nattapong reaffirmed the party’s readiness from the first week of negotiations and said they are prepared to hold daily questioning sessions whenever the motion enters parliament.
Counters claims about donations not being multimillion-baht fundraising dinners.
Asked about remarks by Ubolrat Thaonoi, assistant spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, who questioned the People's Party’s fundraising methods, Nattapong said average individual donations are only a few thousand baht—not large sums—and contrasted this with other parties that sometimes raise tens of millions via fundraising dinners. He emphasized their different approach to politics. When asked if the party is concerned about perceptions regarding foundation donations, Nattapong said there is no worry, except regarding the Political Party Act and related laws, which make it difficult for mass-based parties owned by the people without major sponsors to survive. He called for approval of amendments to the Political Party Act and related laws to make it easier for political parties to form, sustain, and persist.