People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut speaks during a general election campaign rally ahead of Thailand's general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, January 25, 2026. REUTERS/Patipat Janthong
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut (pic), Progressive People’s Party leader, continued to lead opinion polls, highlighting the stiff challenge facing Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s bid to stay in power ahead of elections.
The vote on Feb 8 has settled into a three-way race between Anutin’s conservative Bhumjaithai Party, the former ruling Pheu Thai Party and the reformist People’s Party.
