Nattaphong Admits Causing Heartache Amid Voter Criticism

MGR Online•Politics•20h ago

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People's Party leader Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut responded to a citizen's criticism regarding the party's past political decisions during a forum on July 20, 2026.

•The event 'Koet Kae Chep Kong' took place on July 20, 2026, at the Novotel Sukhumvit 20 Hotel.
•An attendee questioned Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut about abandoning voters' points and allowing 'thieves' to hold power.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut explained that the party faced constraints regarding prime ministerial candidates during a previous vote involving the Bhumjaithai Party.

Overview

•Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party and Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, hosted the forum 'Koet Kae Chep Kong' on July 20, 2026, at Novotel Sukhumvit 20 Hotel.
•An unnamed female attendee questioned Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut about why the People's Party did not lead the people in taking action instead of waiting on a stage.
•The attendee accused the People's Party of abandoning voter points after losing the election and letting 'thieves' seize power.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut stated that during the MOA vote for the Bhumjaithai Party, the People's Party had constraints as they lacked a prime ministerial candidate capable of joining the government.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut referenced that no one knew the outcome of the February 8 election in advance.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut admitted that the People's Party may have caused some people to have residue of heartache in their minds.
•Karunpon Thiansuwan, Deputy Spokesperson of the People's Party and moderator, ended the questioning session immediately after Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut finished speaking.

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Key Quotes

Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut

"I admit that no one truly knew; at least the People's Party may have left some residue of heartache in many people's minds, and I feel the pain as well."

ทั้งหมดผมยอมรับว่าไม่มีใครรู้จริง อย่างน้อยพรรรประชาชนประชาชนอาจเคยทำให้หลายคนมีตะกอนในใจ ผมก็เจ็บปวดเช่นเดียวกัน

Key Entities

Person

Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Leader of the People's Party and Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives.

Karunpon Thiansuwan(กรุณพล เทียนสุวรรณ)

Deputy Spokesperson of the People's Party who served as the moderator of the forum.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party led by Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party mentioned in relation to an MOA vote involving the People's Party.

Place

Novotel Sukhumvit 20 Hotel(โรงแรมโนโวเทล สุขุมวิท 20)

The venue where the forum 'Koet Kae Chep Kong' was held.