Listen to this articlePeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut addresses a press conference on Thursday morning following the arrest of one of its candidates. (Photo: People’s Party Facebook)The People’s Party has suspended a candidate for the Feb 8 election in Tak province after he was arrested for alleged involvement in online gambling. Mr Natthaphong said the People’s Party learned on Wednesday night that Mr Ratchapong had previously faced complaints, although none were directly connected to the present case. The People’s Party has positioned itself at the forefront of the campaign to rid Thailand of the influence of grey capital and corruption. Mr Natthaphong said background checks for candidates include police criminal record requests, local public consultations and interviews with party members.

Source: Bangkok Post January 15, 2026 11:21 UTC