"Thanathorn" Confident in 2027 Election, "People's Party" Aims to Be Government

Thairath•Politics•259d ago

Reader Briefing

The People's Party, backed by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, is campaigning with a clear objective to form the next government in the [2028] general election.

•Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit expressed confidence in the People's Party's chances in the 2027 (B.E. 2569) election.
•The party's goal is to form the government, not to serve as the opposition.
•Emphasis is placed on improving workers' rights and reforming social security, with a promise to amend the social security law if they win.
•Thanaporn Wijan, a party candidate, highlighted the party's dedication to labor issues, citing past achievements like the 120-day maternity leave law.

Overview

•The campaign rally took place on January 30, 2026 (B.E. 2569) in Prachinburi province.
•Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit stated that the People's Party is aiming to form the government in the upcoming election, not to be the opposition.
•Thanaporn Wijan pledged immediate amendment of social security laws if the People's Party forms the government.
•Thanaporn Wijan drew parallels between current workers' struggles and historical labor movements, referencing the 120-day maternity leave law.

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Key Quotes

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

"This election we are not coming to be the opposition; this time we are coming to be the government, and this time we must win all 3 constituency MPs for Prachinburi."

เลือกตั้งรอบนี้ไม่ได้สมัครมาเป็นฝ่ายค้าน ครั้งนี้มาเป็นรัฐบาล และครั้งนี้จำเป็นจะต้องได้ สส. แบบแบ่งเขตทั้ง 3 คนของปราจีนบุรีทั้งหมด

Thanaporn Wijan

"If we get into government, we will immediately amend the social security law."

ถ้าพวกเราได้เข้าไปเป็นรัฐบาล กฎหมายประกันสังคมเราจะแก้ทันที

Key Entities

Person

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit(ธนาธร)ℹ️

Former leader of the Future Forward Party and campaigner for the People's Party, stating the party's intention to form the government in the upcoming election.

Thanaporn Wijan(ธนพร วิจันทร์)

A list-MP candidate for the People's Party who spoke at a rally in Prachinburi province, highlighting labor issues and promising social security reform.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party campaigning in the 2027 (B.E. 2569) election with the stated goal of forming the government and focusing on labor rights and social security reform.

Place

Prachinburi Province(จ.ปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️

The location in Thailand where the People's Party held a campaign rally on January 30, 2026 (B.E. 2569).

Law

120-day Maternity Leave Law(กฎหมายลาคลอด 120 วัน)

A law mentioned by Thanaporn Wijan as an achievement driven by labor movements and political parties, showcasing the impact of their advocacy.

Policy

Social Security(ประกันสังคม)

A key policy area that the People's Party has promised to reform, emphasizing increased participation for contributors in management and a pledge for immediate amendment if in government.