People's Party Leaders Reunite at Khon Kaen Ordination
People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and Kao Klai secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul appeared together at a monk ordination in Khon Kaen, walking side by side in the ceremony and posing for photos with fellow MPs. Their joint appearance comes after reported internal party tensions over political direction, suggesting the two leaders remain on good terms despite ideological differences.
On November 7, 2026, media reported on the situation within the People's Party following recent drama concerning the party's direction and ideological disputes, which were seen as a rift between the new generation leadership and the original idealist faction. Latest images show Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and Kao Klai secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul traveling together to attend the ordination of Wachirawit Thotsamuang, Natthaphong's secretary, at Wat That Phra Aram Luang in Mueang district, Khon Kaen province. During the ceremony both men appeared smiling and conversing naturally. Natthaphong carried the alms bowl while Piyabutr held the bowl stand, walking alongside the nak (ordination candidate) in the procession into the ordination hall and participating in the merit-making offerings. After the ordination concluded, the two posed for group photos with the newly ordained monk and fellow People's Party MPs inside the ordination hall. MPs attending warmly included party-list MP Piyarat Chongthep, Bangkok MP Jarayut Jaturaprasit, Samut Prakan MP Ratchanok Sukprasert, party-list MP Supachot Chaisat, Lampang MP Chalathani Chueanoi, Chonburi MP Yotchai Phuengphorn, Pathum Thani MP Thanapat Trakoolphuchai, and Khon Kaen MP Ithiphol Chalotharasil. This first public face-to-face meeting since the drama reflects a continued close friendship despite political disagreements.
