Teng Breaks Down in Tears, Unable to Get MPs into Parliament, Declares It's Not Time to Resign

Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party and prime ministerial candidate, appeared on the 'Labor News' TV program on February 10th, 2024. During the interview, he became visibly emotional, talking about his party's election performance. He firmly stated that his party would not join a government led by Bhumjaithai Party. While acknowledging the election results, he emphasized the need for transparency from the Election Commission. Teng expressed deep sadness about party MPs not entering parliament, sending personal messages to district MPs who did not succeed. He stressed that now is not the time for resignation, but to move the party forward, and he would step aside if someone more capable emerges in the future.