People's Party Phuket Rally: 'Rom' Links Opposition to Fear of Benefit Loss

Khaosod•Politics•248d ago

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The People's Party rallied in Phuket, with key figures accusing opponents of fearing loss of vested interests and urging a vote for the party to enact change.

•The People's Party held a major rally in Phuket on January 30, 2026.
•Rangsiman Rome accused opponents of trying to block the 'orange party' (implied to be Move Forward Party) from government due to fear of losing benefits.
•Party leader Nattaphong Ruangpanwut urged Phuket residents to vote for the People's Party to bring about change and create a 'people's government'.

Overview

•On Jan 13, 2026, the People's Party held a major election rally in Phuket.
•Rangsiman Rome stated that the opposition to the 'orange party' forming a government stems solely from fear of losing vested interests.
•Rome further alleged that opponents are attempting to slander the People's Party in various ways prior to the election.
•People's Party leader Nattaphong Ruangpanwut urged Phuket residents to vote for the 'orange party' to achieve change.
•The party claims that elected officials who have had opportunities but failed to deliver should be replaced by new faces in the opposition.
•The People's Party is campaigning on promises including tackling corruption, removing grey capital, and decentralizing power for Phuket.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanwut called for voters to cast a ballot for the People's Party on both ballots and to support a new constitution.
•The People's Party asserts that voting for them will result in a 'people's government' focused on transparency and public benefit, unlike previous administrations.

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Key Quotes

Rangsiman Rome

"The only reason they won't allow the orange party to form a government is fear; no other reasons are needed."

เหตุผลเดียวที่เขาไม่ยอมให้พรรคส้มเป็นรัฐบาล ไม่ต้องอ้างเหตุผลอะไรทั้งนั้น มีแค่เหตุผลเดียวคือเขากลัว

Rangsiman Rome

"They are trying to slander the People's Party in every way; everyone must help ensure these slanders are never successful."

เขาพยายามใส่ร้ายพรรคประชาชนทุกรูปแบบ ทุกคนต้องช่วยกันทำให้คำใส่ร้ายทั้งหลายที่พยายามขุดกันมาสร้างกันมาไม่มีวันประสบความสำเร็จ

Nattaphong Ruangpanwut

"Today, we are serious. We are confident our three candidates can plant the orange flag with Phuket's votes again."

วันนี้เราเอาจริง เรามั่นใจในผู้สมัครทั้ง 3 คนว่าจะสามารถปักธงส้มด้วยคะแนนเสียงของชาวภูเก็ตได้อีกครั้งแน่นอน

Nattaphong Ruangpanwut

"Voting two ballots will definitely change things. This is the best opportunity for Thailand to change."

กา 2 ใบเปลี่ยนได้แน่นอน ครั้งนี้เป็นโอกาสที่ดีที่สุดที่ประเทศไทยจะเปลี่ยน

Key Entities

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party holding a major election rally in Phuket, advocating for change.

Orange Party(ส้ม)

A political faction referred to in the article, allegedly being blocked from government due to opposition fears.

Place

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The location of a major election rally for the People's Party.

Krathủ District(อำเภอกระทู้)

The district in Phuket where the People's Party held their election rally.

Person

Rangsiman Rome(โรม)ℹ️

Deputy leader of the People's Party who spoke at the Phuket rally, accusing opponents of vested interests.

Teng(เท้ง)

A figure mentioned at the rally, urging Phuket residents to continue their support for the 'orange party'.

Nattaphong Ruangpanwut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Leader and Prime Minister candidate of the People's Party, speaking at the Phuket rally.

Pita(พิธา)ℹ️

Mentioned in the context of the 'orange party's' previous election victory and subsequent failure to form a government.

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

Mentioned as a potential alternative leader for a government, alongside Nattaphong and Thammanat.

Thammanat(ธรรมนัส)ℹ️

Mentioned as a potential alternative leader for a government, alongside Nattaphong and Anutin.

Timeline

January 30, 2026(วันที่ 30 ม.ค.69)

The date of the People's Party's major election rally in Phuket.

2023(ปี 2566)

The year the 'orange party' (implied Move Forward Party) won the election but was not allowed to form a government.

February 8(8 กุมภาพันธ์)

The date highlighted by the People's Party as a crucial turning point for Thailand's future.