Against this backdrop, the attempt by the People’s Party to replicate a similar model appears both logical and risky. On the other hand, the People’s Party lacks Bhumjaithai’s track record of successfully integrating technocrats into cabinet roles without internal friction or reputational damage. People’s Party heavyweights, including leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, have responded by insisting that all proposed cabinet members would be subject to rigorous vetting should the party enter government. With the election on the horizon, Bhumjaithai’s success narrative offers a clear benchmark against which the People’s Party will be judged. For the People’s Party, the proof of the pudding is in convincing the electorate that its technocrats represent genuine reform and integrity, rather than a calculated imitation of a rival’s playbook.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2026 05:05 UTC