People's Party leader Natthaphong's lead in the major opinion polls highlighted ‌the stiff challenge facing caretaker Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul's bid to stay in power ahead of the Feb 8 general election. Earlier, the second round nationwide survey by Rajabhat Poll also showed similar results, with the People’s Party and Mr Natthaphong holding a commanding lead. The People's Party is the successor to the Move Forward Party, which won the 2023 elections but was subsequently blocked by conservative lawmakers from forming a government and was later dissolved by court order. The People's Party launches eight campaign caravans covering all provinces on Friday. Mr Natthaphong is scheduled to address a major rally at the football field of Kathu district office in Phuket province on Friday evening.

Source: Bangkok Post January 30, 2026 07:40 UTC