It went viral overnight when photos and clips from Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's visit to E.Tech College in Chonburi were widely shared on social media after an unexpected incident.
Surrounded by students asking to take pictures, instead of hearing words of encouragement or the familiar "Keep fighting!" there was a unanimous chorus shouting, "I love your son!"
The result was Thanathorn’s subtle eye roll, which netizens unanimously interpreted as the feeling of a father being pranked in the crowd, conveying the mood of "So... did Dad come to campaign or just to be a passing stage for his son?"
That moment was quickly turned into a meme with teasing captions, becoming another political moment that lightened the mood with laughter and confirmed that the influence of the “son” has clearly started to overshadow the father.
So, who is the “Dad’s son” everyone is talking about?
The answer is “Demo – Thammathorn Juangroongruangkit,” Thanathorn’s son, who is gaining attention among young people for his calm, cool personality and athletic abilities.
Demo is an ice hockey player on Thailand’s U18 national team, known for his composure, disciplined play, and image that appeals to new-generation fans. Many joke he is a “silent destructive force” causing his father to temporarily lose the spotlight.
What started as ordinary cheers turned into a light political meme that is both funny and viral, clearly reflecting the social power of the younger generation. In this case, the father remains dominant in politics, but the son is fully capturing hearts on social media.