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People's Party Won't OK 'Blue' PM, Rallies Lampang for Change

People's Party Won't OK 'Blue' PM, Rallies Lampang for Change

ThairathPolitics21h ago

Reader Briefing

The People's Party, led by Natthapong Rueangpanyawut, vowed not to support a 'blue' party prime ministerial candidate and urged Lampang residents to reject the influence of established political families.

  • •The People's Party held a rally in Lampang on January 22, 2025, urging voters to choose their party.
  • •Party leader Natthapong Rueangpanyawut declared the party's refusal to vote for a Prime Minister from the 'blue' party and to break away from established political families.
  • •The party highlighted its commitment to honest candidates and the importance of constitutional reform for people's quality of life.

Overview

  • •On Jan 22, 2025, the People's Party held a rally at the Five Junction Clock Tower in Lampang.
  • •Natthapong Rueangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, urged Lampang residents to vote for the party in all four districts.
  • •Natthapong Rueangpanyawut declared the People's Party's firm stance: "We will not vote for a Prime Minister from the blue party."
  • •The People's Party aims to break free from the influence of established political families and create a true people's government.
  • •The People's Party emphasized the need to win decisively to prevent the formation of a previous government coalition backed by illicit capital.
  • •Natthapong Rueangpanyawut defended constitutional reform, stating that amendments to decentralize power and address issues like water and waste are linked to people's quality of life.
  • •The People's Party leader guaranteed that party candidates are honest and humble towards the people, but firm against dictators.
  • •Natthapong Rueangpanyawut is scheduled to campaign in Ngao District and Lamphun Province the following day.

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Key Quotes

Natthapong Rueangpanyawut
"Declares no alliance with the blue party."
ลั่นไม่จับมือสีน้ำเงิน
Natthapong Rueangpanyawut
"Must win decisively to switch off the old coalition government backed by shady capital."
ต้องชนะให้ขาดเพื่อปิดสวิตช์การจับขั้วรัฐบาลหน้าเดิมที่มีทุนเทาหนุนหลัง
Natthapong Rueangpanyawut
"Amending rules to link independent organizations with the people concerns quality of life."
การแก้กติกาเพื่อให้องค์กรอิสระยึดโยงกับประชาชนเป็นเรื่องของคุณภาพชีวิต
Natthapong Rueangpanyawut
"Everyone is honest and humble to the people, but upright against dictators and refusing to bow to dark powers."
ทุกคนเป็นคนซื่อตรง อ่อนน้อมต่อประชาชน แต่หลังตรงต่อเผด็จการไม่ยอมก้มหัวให้อำนาจมืด

Key Entities

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
A political party campaigning in Lampang, led by Natthapong Rueangpanyawut, with a platform against established political families and a 'blue' party Prime Minister candidate.
Blue party(สีน้ำเงิน)
A political party whose Prime Ministerial candidate is explicitly opposed by the People's Party.

Person

Natthapong Rueangpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)
Leader of the People's Party, who rallied voters in Lampang and declared the party's opposition to a 'blue' party Prime Minister.

Place

Lampang(ลำปาง)ℹ️
The province where the People's Party held a rally to campaign for votes and encourage residents to break free from established political influence.
Ngao(งาว)ℹ️
A district in Lampang province where the People's Party leader plans to campaign next.
Lamphun(ลำพูน)ℹ️
A neighboring province to Lampang where the People's Party leader plans to campaign next.

Context

Big family(บ้านใหญ่)
Refers to established, influential political families whose control the People's Party aims to break.