Newin Chidchob was challenged to a debate by Panikarn Wanich after Sorayuth posed the question on the program "Worker News Offscreen Talk."','tags':['politics','debate','Newin Chidchob','Panikarn Wanich','Bhumjaithai Party']
On 8 Jan 2026 GMT+7, "Chor" Panikarn Wanich, spokesperson for the Progressive Movement and election assistant for the People's Party, appeared on the program "Worker News Offscreen Talk" with renowned news anchor Sorayuth Sutthasna-jinda.
During a live segment, Sorayuth asked who she would like to debate from the blue party, excluding the prime minister. Panikarn replied that it would probably be only Newin Chidchob, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, or if Thananthorn Juangroongruangkit debated Newin, that would also be interesting.
Panikarn Wanich revealed, "From the Bhumjaithai Party, excluding the prime minister, only Mr. Newin remains who is not the prime minister. But I doubt Newin would debate me. However, if Thananthorn and Newin debated, that could be interesting. Finding a debate opponent from Bhumjaithai who is not a prime minister candidate is difficult. I ask viewers to help think because I really can't figure it out. People from Bhumjaithai who appear in the media are quite few. Actually, I’m ready to face anyone, but many shows have trouble finding someone to debate me. Once they know I’m on the other side, not many accept."