“Teng Natthaphong” Plays Songkran in Lampang, Locals Embrace Him

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Natthaphong Visits Lampang for Songkran, Receives Warm Welcome Amidst Concerns Over Oil Crisis Impact

•Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, head of the People's Party, visited Lampang on April 12, 2026, for Songkran celebrations.
•He was accompanied by party officials and met with locals who showed warm support through hugs and photos.
•Locals expressed concerns that fewer people returned home for Songkran and tourist numbers were down, attributing it to the Middle East oil crisis.

•On April 12, 2026, Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut visited Lampang Province for Songkran.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut and People's Party officials met with residents in Lampang.
•Local residents provided greetings with hugs, powder smearing, and photos throughout the event.
•Songkran attendees noted a significant decrease in people returning home compared to previous years.
•Local vendors reported a noticeable decline in the number of people attending Songkran festivities.
•The oil crisis stemming from Middle East conflict was cited as a reason for reduced travel and tourism.
•The visit aimed to listen to the concerns of people during the Songkran festival, amidst the oil crisis.

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Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut(เท้ง ณัฐพงษ์)

Head of the People's Party who visited Lampang for Songkran celebrations.

Kittichai Techakulwinit(ตี้ กิตติชัย)

Deputy Head of the People's Party who accompanied Natthaphong to Lampang.

Karunphol Tiansuwan(เพชร กรุณพล)

Deputy Spokesperson for the People's Party who joined the visit to Lampang.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party led by Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, whose officials visited Lampang.

Lampang Province(จังหวัดลำปาง)ℹ️

The location visited by Natthaphong and the People's Party for Songkran celebrations.