Teng Storms Nakhon Ratchasima, Seeks Two Orange Ballot Votes to Improve Thailand

On February 1st, 2026, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, prime ministerial candidate and leader of the People's Party, campaigned in Nakhon Ratchasima to support Chat Suphatwaranit, the party's parliamentary candidate. He rode a campaign truck around the city, receiving an enthusiastic response from local residents who waved, took photos, and requested his autograph. Nattapong spoke passionately from the campaign truck, noting only 7 days remain before citizens will determine Thailand's future. He asked for support from Nakhon Ratchasima residents, emphasizing this election is about change. He requested voters choose two People's Party ballots, reminding them that in the previous election, the province trusted the orange party in all 3 districts. He criticized the previous government for failing to solve people's problems, warning that voting out of courtesy or hesitation would result in the same old government. Nattapong emphasized that to create real change, voters must cast their ballots for his party. Speaking about the political landscape, he rejected traditional political maneuvering where representatives switch parties simply to secure ministerial positions. Instead, he expressed confidence that by presenting the best proposals for citizens, people will choose the People's Party to form the government. Nattapong confidently stated they can maintain their three electoral districts in Nakhon Ratchasima and potentially expand. He urged voters in Korat and Buriram to vote for change, focusing on a government that serves the people's best interests, not the same old faces.