"Rome" Leads People Party to Phuket, Accuses Opponents of Fear

MGR Online•Politics•252d ago

Reader Briefing

The People's Party, led by Rangsiman Rome and Nattaphong Ruangpanwut, campaigned in Phuket, accusing opponents of obstructing their government formation due to fear of losing benefits and promising to tackle corruption and improve local infrastructure.

•The People's Party held a rally in Phuket, with leaders Rangsiman Rome and Nattaphong Ruangpanwut urging support for the party.
•Rangsiman Rome claimed that opposition to the Move Forward Party (referred to as the 'orange party') forming a government stems from vested interests fearing loss of benefits.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanwut called for Phuket residents to vote for the People's Party in both ballots to achieve change and address local issues like waste management and traffic.
•Both leaders emphasized the party's commitment to fighting corruption and implementing policies for the majority's benefit, contrasting themselves with unproductive past projects in the South.

Overview

•On January 30, 2026, the People's Party held a major rally in Phuket to campaign for the upcoming election.
•Rangsiman Rome stated that those obstructing the 'orange party' from forming a government are afraid of losing their benefits.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanwut urged Phuket residents to vote for the People's Party in both ballots to achieve genuine change.
•Rangsiman Rome alluded to past election victories by the 'orange party' being thwarted in government formation.
•Rangsiman Rome cited corruption, unequal distribution of budget and power, and economic issues as reasons why vested interests oppose the People's Party.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanwut highlighted issues in Phuket including waste management, wastewater, traffic congestion, and the grey economy, pledging to address them.
•Nattaphong Ruangpanwut criticized past budget spending in the South, pointing to unused infrastructure projects as examples of wasted funds.
•The People's Party urged supporters to campaign and ensure a decisive victory in the upcoming election.

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Key Quotes

Rangsiman Rome

"In 2023, the orange party won the election, but they refused to let us form a government, claiming we were a threat to this and that."

ปี 2566 พรรคสีส้มชนะเลือกตั้งแล้ว แต่ที่เขาไม่ยอมให้เราเป็นรัฐบาล เขาอ้างว่าเราเป็นภัยคุกคามต่อเรื่องนั้นเรื่องนี้

Rangsiman Rome

"The only reason they won't let the orange party form a government, without any other excuses, is that they are afraid."

เหตุผลเดียวที่เขาไม่ยอมให้พรรคส้มเป็นรัฐบาล ไม่ต้องอ้างเหตุผลอะไรทั้งนั้น มีแค่เหตุผลเดียวคือเขากลัว

Rangsiman Rome

"Only a small portion of this country benefits, while the vast majority does not."

คนส่วนน้อยของประเทศนี้เท่านั้นที่ได้ประโยชน์ ขณะที่ทุกคนคนส่วนใหญ่ไม่ได้ประโยชน์

Rangsiman Rome

"Don't believe politicians who claim to love the nation but are involved in corruption."

นักการเมืองคนไหนปากบอกรักชาติแต่เข้าไปทุจริตอย่าไปเชื่อ

Nattaphong Ruangpanwut

"If you don't mark both orange party ballots, you cannot achieve change."

ถ้าไม่กาพรรคส้มทั้งสองใบก็เปลี่ยนแปลงไม่ได้

Nattaphong Ruangpanwut

"The budget spending on projects in the South has been painful."

การใช้จ่ายงบประมาณในภาคใต้หลายโครงการล้วนมีแต่เรื่องที่เจ็บปวด

Nattaphong Ruangpanwut

"Corrupt politicians must be truly investigated."

นักการเมืองที่โกงกินประเทศจะต้องได้ถูกตรวจสอบอย่างแท้จริง

Key Entities

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party campaigning in Phuket, advocating for change and anti-corruption measures.

Move Forward Party(พรรคส้ม)ℹ️

Referred to as the 'orange party,' a political entity whose ability to form a government has been allegedly obstructed, according to the People's Party leaders.

Southern Region Caravan 2 'Bin Ladong'(สายภาคใต้ 2 “บินหลาดง”)

The campaign caravan led by Rangsiman Rome for the People's Party's Southern region tour.

Place

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The location where the People's Party held a major campaign rally.

Person

Rangsiman Rome(โรม)ℹ️

Deputy Leader of the People's Party, who spoke at the Phuket rally accusing opponents of fear.

Nattaphong Ruangpanwut(ณัฐพงษ์)

Leader and Prime Ministerial candidate of the People's Party, who spoke at the Phuket rally.

Mr. Rangsiman Rome(นายรังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

Deputy leader of the People's Party and list-MP candidate, delivering a speech at the Phuket rally.

Ms. Chutima Khophan(น.ส.ชุติมา คชพันธ์)

List-MP candidate for the People's Party participating in the Phuket rally.

Mr. Ramadan Panjor(นายรอมฎอน ปันจอร์)

List-MP candidate for the People's Party attending the Phuket rally.

Mr. Sontorn Boonyot(นายสุนทร บุญยอด)

Campaign assistant for the People's Party who participated in the Phuket rally.

Mr. Somchart Techthavornjaroen(นายสมชาติ เตชถาวรเจริญ)

People's Party candidate for Phuket Constituency 1, present at the rally.

Mr. Chalermpong Sangdee(นายเฉลิมพงศ์ แสงดี)

People's Party candidate for Phuket Constituency 2, present at the rally.

Mr. Thitikant Thitiphuttikun(นายฐิติกันต์ ฐิติพฤฒิกุล)

People's Party candidate for Phuket Constituency 3, present at the rally.

Mr. Nattaphong Ruangpanwut(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Leader and Prime Ministerial candidate for the People's Party, addressing the Phuket rally.

Timeline

February 8(8 กุมภาพันธ์)

The date mentioned as the election day, which the People's Party aims to make a day of change.

2023(ปี 2566)

Year when the 'orange party' reportedly won the election but was prevented from forming a government.