Whichever party wins the most seats will have a mandate to form a government, says Progressive Movement leaderListen to this articleProgressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit joins a People’s Party candidate canvassing for votes at a market in Nang Rong district of Buri Ram on Jan 8. (Photo: Surachai Piragsa)The People's Party is prepared to take on the role of opposition if Bhumjaithai wins the Feb 8 election, says Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement. However, if the People’s Party emerges as the one with the most seats, it would move swiftly to form a government, said the founder of Future Forward, the first incarnation of the party. Move Forward, the successor to Future Forward and predecessor of the People’s Party, was prevented from forming a government in 2023 because senators would not back Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister. The People’s Party respects the democratic process and is ready to step aside if another party secures the most seats, Mr Thanathorn noted, as this would reflect majority support for that party’s policies.

Source: Bangkok Post January 17, 2026 05:49 UTC