Thanathorn casts poll as turning pointListen to this articleProgressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit helps a People's Party MP candidate campaign in Trat on Tuesday. JAKKRIT WAEWKRAIHONGThe upcoming election will be a defining test for the country's future, pitting forces of progress against those seeking to hold it back, according to Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. "Thailand's future lies in everyone's hands," he told a crowd who turned out for the People's Party (PP) poll campaign in Trat on Tuesday. "The 2026 election is a wager on Thailand's future and that of our children," Mr Thanathorn said. Also on Tuesday, PP unveiled Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, party-list candidate No.7, as part of its expanded "People's Government Management Team".

Source: Bangkok Post January 13, 2026 22:35 UTC