Paul Pattarapon Says Orange Party Must Not Just Be First, But Must Win Decisively

Influencer Paul Pattarapon, an artist and performer with over 1.5 million followers, shared a detailed commentary on the upcoming February 8th election through his Facebook page. He argues that true change in Thailand requires two decisive victories: 1) Party Performance - If the Orange Party (Move Forward Party) doesn't win by a significant margin, there's a high chance they'll end up in the opposition. This could mean the same ministers, the same bureaucratic system, persistent corruption, unchanged power structures, and unresolved issues like air pollution. 2) Referendum Approval - Even if the "approve" votes outnumber the "disapprove" votes, a narrow victory could provide an opportunity for senators to challenge the results, similar to previous political maneuvers. Pattarapon reminds people that constitutional change is a multi-stage process that could take 2-3 years or more. He stresses that the more decisive the victory, the less likely senators are to obstruct changes. He concludes that February 8th is not just an ordinary election, but a "bet" on Thailand's future - a gamble for the current generation and their children.