Thammanat Opens Up: Not Waiting on the Sidelines, Says Future Forward Party Will Grow Rapidly, Over 100 MPs Possible With More Preparation Time
Air Chief Marshal Thammanat Prompow, the new leader of Thailand's Future Forward Party, says the party could have won over 100 MPs with more preparation time, following their 56-seat performance in recent elections. He vowed the party will
At 4:00 p.m. on April 28, 2569, at the Golden Tulip Sofférin Hotel in Bangkok, Air Chief Marshal Thammanat Prompow, the new leader of the Future Forward Party (FFP), addressed the audience following his appointment. He explained that the leadership change was necessary, noting that the previous leader, Nusara Pinyosinsuwat, had served for over two years and repeatedly asked when he would take the helm. He emphasized that the party operates as a family without hierarchy, with decisions made collaboratively rather than by one person's decree. Thammanat congratulated the 21 new party executives, representing different regions and duly certified by the Election Commission.
Thammanat expressed confidence in the party's rapid growth, citing their impressive performance in the recent election where they secured 56 constituency seats. He suggested that with more preparation time—over 28 days—they could have achieved 100 MPs, with potential support reaching 130 candidates across different voting tiers. He acknowledged the party's growth has been remarkably swift, though he didn't specify the exact reasons.
The new party leader emphasized his pride in serving as the opposition, noting that FFP has talented new MPs capable of making an impact during parliamentary sessions and debates. He stressed that his role requires principles and skills across all political functions. After spending years in the government side since 2562 until early 2569, he acknowledged the adjustment to opposition politics but remains committed to his principles. His primary responsibility is to scrutinize government operations and civil service performance.
Thammanat made clear the party will not engage in personal vendettas or use past relationships as conditions for opposition work. They will function as the opposition—not as a revenge faction or passive observers. He emphasized maintaining political dignity, having grown up with the party as a brotherhood committed to mutual support. He concluded by noting current threats—natural disasters, human-caused dangers, and economic crises—with mismanagement being the most serious concern, rather than war.
